Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
Between 21 January and 20 February
Also known as the Spring Festival, New Year festivities usher out the old year and are meant to bring luck and prosperity to the new one.
There are family banquets and outdoor spectacles featuring firecrackers, fireworks and often dancing dragons. The major celebrations are held on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
In China, millions travel - sometimes thousands of miles - to celebrate with their families.
To Learn More: Chinese New Year: What is it and how is it celebrated?
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