It’s The Year Of The Rabbit — Everything You Need To Know About Lunar New Year 2023
Time to celebrate! The lunar new year (also called the Chinese new year) starts January 22, 2023, and lasts until February 9, 2024. Because the Chinese zodiac runs on a 12-year cycle, “your” animal comes up every dozen years.
2023 is the year of the Rabbit, the fourth animal in the Chinese zodiac. Past years of the Rabbit include 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, and 1927. So if your birth year is one of these, you are a Rabbit!
Where Is The Lunar New Year Celebrated?
In China, the lunar new year is a big deal. It’s a national public holiday celebrated over seven days. The lunar new year is celebrated in other regions and countries, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Korea, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, and the Philippines. In addition, it’s marked by Chinese communities in almost every other country in the world.
Enjoy Traditional Celebrations On The Coasts
Many cities in the U.S. and Canada go all out when it comes to the Chinese New Year. The most significant celebrations in the U.S. are, by far, the ones in New York City and San Francisco. In Canada, Vancouver hosts an extraordinary lunar new year celebration.
New York City
On Sunday, February 12, the first day of the holiday, New York City’s Chinatown — one of the largest Chinese quarters in the country — celebrates according to ancient Chinese traditions. The streets are filled with spectators and participants in a kaleidoscope of color. You can expect multiple events on that day, including martial arts performers, dancers, and a dragon parade at 1 p.m. But wait, there are many other celebrations and activities over several days. See them here.
Predictions Abound, And They Are Promising
As we transition from 2022’s year of the Tiger, we can anticipate a different kind of year in 2023. No more roaring tiger — we will enjoy a more balanced year: from fast and furious to relaxed, quiet, and contemplative.
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