Countries which Celebrates Lunar New Year

11Feb,2024

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The Lunar New Year has its roots in Chinese culture, and celebrations are grand with various traditions, festivals, and events.

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China

Known as Tet Nguyen Dan, Tet is the Vietnamese New Year and is celebrated with family reunions, feasts, and traditional customs.

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Vietnam

Seollal is the Korean New Year, marked by family gatherings, ancestral rituals, and traditional games.

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South Korea

Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, is a significant celebration in Hong Kong, marked by parades, fireworks, and festive events.

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Hong Kong

While not a public holiday, the Chinese community in the Philippines celebrates the Lunar New Year with cultural events and festivities.

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Philippines

The Thai-Chinese community celebrates the Lunar New Year with cultural events, parades, and family gatherings.

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Thailand

The Taiwanese people celebrate the Lunar New Year with various customs, including family gatherings and the giving of red envelopes (hongbao or angpao).

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Taiwan