JOURNAL ARTICLE

How Lunar New Year Is Being Celebrated By Asian Communities Around the World.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2024. P. 3 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the global celebrations of the Lunar New Year, which marks the arrival of spring and the start of a new year under the lunisolar calendar. Celebrated by billions, the holiday features various traditions, including firecrackers in China to ward off evil spirits, lion dances in the U.S., and ancestral honors in South Korea. Each region has its unique customs, such as the Grebeg Sudiro festival in Indonesia and parades in London, reflecting the cultural diversity of Lunar New Year festivities worldwide. The upcoming celebration in 2024 will mark the Year of the Dragon, a symbol of luck and strength in Chinese culture. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/02, p3
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:175422755
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