Chinese New Year
When & Where The Chinese New Year usually takes place on the first day of the Lunar Year, in 2009 it was January 26th. Here are the dates for the next few years: Expect Lots of fireworks. It's the most important festival in China and Taiwan and it also celebrated in Korea, Mongolia, Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam. In China most crowded places are Beijing and Shanghai China's Traditions at New YearPeople give lots of gifts, make decorations, traditional foods and clothing. Houses are decorated with red color paper to represent happiness, wealth and longevity. On the Eve of Chinese New Year families across the country enjoy a feast with delicacies such as pigs, ducks and chicken in sweet and sour delicious dishes. The night is celebrated with firecrackers and the morning of New Year children receive money in red paper envelopes to symbolize a promise for the future. This is called the Hong Bao meaning red packet.Getting there Fly direct to any International airport in China here, or take a train from any major city here.
Where to stay China has high standard Hotels & cheap accommodation available here. Did you like this article ? OK here's some more Asian Festivals :Chichibu Matsuri & Gion Matsurior show me even more Have a look at this Westerner's experience with the Chinese New Year
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