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Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is celebrated across China and in many parts of Asia and the world where Chinese communities can be found. It is often marked by time off work or school and includes family visits, meals together, and games like mahjong.
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14 November, 2024
The Year of the Snake will bring luck for Dogs, who had a hard time last year. A feng shui expert shares where to place auspicious objects in your living space. Photo: Shutterstock
Chinese culture

Feng shui master’s advice for Dogs in the Year of the Snake

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where to put crystals and flowers to maximise luck for Dogs, who are in for a good Year of the Snake.

Chinese culture

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Hong Kong tourism

680,000 tourists visit Hong Kong in 4 days since Lunar New Year’s Eve

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Consumers

‘Little luxuries’: China’s crystal industry shimmers amid economic unease

Crystals with perceived properties to heal and enhance career prospects are increasingly becoming a source of hope and comfort in tough times.

More Chinese people are turning to crystals for psychological comfort as they cope with anxiety and attempt to navigate uncertainties amid economic challenges and a difficult job market. Photo: Shutterstock
Business of climate change

JD.com-backed gadget platform banks on China’s trade-in subsidy to spur volume

ATRenew, China’s largest platform for pre-owned electronics, is offering trade-in incentives to coincide with the Lunar New Year holiday.

Chinese culture

Feng shui master’s tips for Roosters in the Year of the Snake

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares how red roses will benefit Roosters, and where to put them and other things for a good Year of the Snake.

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DeepSeek

DeepSeek founder gets hero’s welcome in Lunar New Year hometown visit

Liang Wenfeng’s hometown in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, is now a tourist attraction based on its DeepSeek connection, local reports say.

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DeepSeek founder and chief executive Liang Wenfeng. Photo: Weibo
Food and Drinks

Why Chinese people eat spring rolls to celebrate Lunar New Year

The clue is in their name: spring rolls are eaten year round, but particularly at new year because their colour and shape evoke gold bars.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, Jan 31-Feb 2

Slip on a pair of embroidered slippers, watch a Lunar New Year film, mix yoga with art, tuck into a tempting brunch and more this weekend.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong welcomes 461,752 Lunar New Year visitors over 3 days

Number arriving between Tuesday and Thursday represents 7.3 per cent increase over figure for comparable period last year.

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The Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui is packed with tourists on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Thousands of Hongkongers pray for better jobs, good flats at Che Kung Temple

‘I hope to buy a flat, I hope Che Kung will be able to help me find a good flat,’ a worshipper says.

Worshippers flock to Che Kung Temple on the third day of Lunar New Year. Photo: Nora Tam
Chinese culture

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From predictions to curses and how Monkeys can survive the Year of the Snake.

US-China relations

US lawmakers raise concerns about Chinese national ballet performance in Washington

Politicians say National Ballet of China performance at Kennedy Centre is part of the Communist Party’s political machinery’.

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Chinese culture

Feng shui master’s advice for Monkeys in the Year of the Snake

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where to place lucky elements and colours in your living space for an auspicious Year of the Snake.

Money will come and go for Monkeys in the Year of the Snake. A feng shui expert gives tips on where to put lucky objects for a healthy body, love life and bank account. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Editorial | Fortune stick offers Hong Kong financial advice it should not ignore

Hong Kong, which is still struggling economically, receives a Year of the Snake message to not be greedy and to live within its means.

A rural chief has drawn the No 24 “neutral” fortune stick. Photo: Dickson Lee
US-China relations

Lunar New Year gala honours American who ‘showed kindness to Chinese people’

The state broadcaster’s major annual set piece this year featured Evan Kail who donated a series of rare Second World War photographs.

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Hong Kong society

‘Amazing’: Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year fireworks dazzle huge crowds

Many spectators staked out spots hours before 8pm show celebrating Year of the Snake.

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How the world is celebrating the Lunar New Year

Revellers around the world ushered in the Lunar New Year with parades, performances and prayers

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Food and Drinks

Chinese-American graphic novel cookbook author on its inspiration

Ying Chang Compestine often explained the names of Chinese dishes to American friends. Then she hit upon a fun way to do so in a cookbook.

NBA

NBA’s Nets celebrate Lunar New Year, including Chinese take on US anthem

Brooklyn Nets bring US and Chinese cultures together before game against Sacramento Kings, and traditional suona instrument plays a part.

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Chinese culture

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From predictions to curses and how Sheep can survive the Year of the Snake.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong banks offer lai see, hampers, Asia Miles to returning workers

Companies have traditionally given staffers lai see packets on the first working day of the Lunar New Year.

Lai see packets. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Chinese culture

Feng shui master’s advice for Sheep in the Year of the Snake

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares why patience will pay off for Sheep this year and where to place auspicious objects to prevent bad luck.

Hong Kong society

Fortune stick says Hong Kong must spend within means, don’t be greedy: kuk chief

‘Do what’s good and don’t be greedy,’ Lunar New Year prophecy tells Hongkongers.

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Artificial intelligence

Lunar New Year travellers try to outsmart algorithms for cheaper fares

Concerns of algorithm abuse, such as unfair pricing targeting different demographics, have prompted users to try creative solutions.

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Crowds at Shanghai’s Hongqiao railway station during the Lunar New Year travel rush. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong hotels’ Lunar New Year occupancy rates above 90% but few big spenders

Mainland Chinese guests are staying for shorter periods and continue to prefer cheap local eats, hoteliers say.

Tourists and locals enjoy the festive decorations in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Dickson Lee
Food and Drinks

Why glutinous rice cakes are considered lucky at Lunar New Year

The history of nian gao according to Chinese legend, and how the rice cakes are eaten to mark new year in Hong Kong, mainland China, Korea and Japan.

Hong Kong rings in Year of the Snake

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