Definition
Programs that sponsor social gatherings or other activities to celebrate Lunar New Year traditions celebrated in East and Central Asia, including Chinese New Year. This holiday is celebrated for 15 days, usually starting in late January or early to mid-February. Celebrations vary based on which ethnic group is hosting the event, but traditional foods, music and dance performances, and parades are usually part of the festive activities.
URL Name
PH-2950-6200-480
Third Level Code
PH-2950
Taxonomy Code
PH-2950.6200-480
Family Code
P
Second Level Code
PH
Fifth Level Code
PH-2950-6200-480
Fourth Level Code
PH-2950-6200
Use References
['Chinese New Year Events', 'Korean New Year', 'Lantern Festival', 'Ryukyu New Year', 'Tet Events', 'Vietnamese New Year']
Publication Status
Online