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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.
last updated:
14 November, 2024
Malaysians have criticised restaurants for increasing service charges to 15 per cent during the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Malaysians call out ‘profiteering’ as Lunar New Year service charge goes up

Angry diners question whether the extra levy truly benefits workers or boosts profits of restaurant owners.

Chinese culture

All about the ‘Little New Year’ festival that precedes Lunar New Year

Chinese culture

5 ways to beat bad luck predictions in 2025’s Year of the Snake

Chinese culture

What the Year of the Snake holds for Oxen, from love to money

People born in the Year of the Ox will be lucky at work and generally healthy in the new year, but there may be relationship problems ahead.

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How will Tigers fare in the Year of the Snake? Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Chinese culture

Rats’ lucky colour in Year of the Snake and predictions for love, money

People born in the Year of the Rat can expect to be rewarded for hard work, but need to balance that in their love lives.

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Tourism

London’s Chinatown to usher in the Year of the Snake with major celebration

One of the city’s grandest cultural events, Year of the Snake festivities will include a colourful parade, lion and dragon dances, and traditional cuisine.

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What to expect in the Year of the Snake: a visual guide

A complete visual guide as Lunar New Year is celebrated in the Year of the Snake.

Hong Kong tourism

1.4 million mainland tourists to visit Hong Kong over Lunar New Year: John Lee

City leader adds celebratory events in Hong Kong will include 23-minute fireworks display and parade featuring international performers.

Chinese culture

Should Year of the Snake be Year of the Cat? Ancient mural intrigues

A tomb over 700 years old in China has a mural with a cat, not a snake, among the zodiac animals, recalling Vietnam’s Year of the Cat.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong set for cold weather ahead of Year of the Snake

Cold spell forecast to hit city on Sunday, with temperatures falling to as low as 11 degrees on last day of Year of the Dragon.

Hongkongers can expect a chilly Lunar New Year’s Eve on January 28. Photo Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong florists eye blossoming business with longer Lunar New Year market

Road closure for the seasonal outdoor event will be extended to 10 days instead of the usual eight.

Shoppers at the Lunar New Year in Mongkok. Photo: Dickson Lee
Chinese culture

How Tigers can overcome their bad stars in Year of the Snake

The Tiger is one of the zodiac signs in conflict with the guardian deity in the coming lunar year. What this means, and what to do.

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Malaysia

Malaysia gripped by Sports Toto lottery fever, even 2 ‘lucky’ snakes show up

From office workers and senior citizens, Malaysians flocked to Sports Toto outlets to have a shot at winning a US$27.7 million jackpot.

Timepieces

5 Chinese New Year watches: exclusive Year of the Snake 2025 themed timepieces

Longines and IWC Schaffhausen have rolled out refined red liveries and subtle Year of the Snake badging for their more minimalist pieces.

Five luxury Lunar New Year timepieces – exclusive Year of the Snake 2025 watches from Longines, IWC Schaffhausen, Hublot, Vacheron Constantin and Richard Mille (pictured). Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

HK$188 million lottery prize to be offered in Hong Kong over Lunar New Year

Hong Kong Jockey Club offers largest-ever Mark Six Lunar New Year snowball draw on February 2, with tickets available from January 25.

People queue up to buy lottery tickets at a betting branch of the Hong Kong Jockey Club in Central. Photo: Edmond So
Chinese culture

What’s ahead for Pigs in the Year of the Snake, and their lucky colour

If you were born in the Year of the Pig, find out how to improve your luck, finances, love life and well-being.

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Chinese culture

Why red packets are given at Lunar New Year and the rise of e-versions

Called lai see in Cantonese and hong bao in Mandarin, red packets wish good luck and prosperity, but are electronic versions taking over?

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Lunar New Year gifts see wigs, red undies, livestock, sugar cane given by firms

Good luck and fortune are synonymous with New Year in China, the Post takes a look at some of most curious gifts given to company staff.

The Post takes a look at some of the most bizarre Lunar New Year gifts companies in China give to their staff. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Chinese culture

Born in the Year of the Pig? How to survive 2025’s Year of the Snake

The Pig is among the zodiac signs in conflict with the coming lunar year’s guardian deity. From temple rites to travel, ways to improve luck.

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Hong Kong economy

‘Hong Kong to welcome 1.45 million mainland tourists over Lunar New Year’

Travel Industry Council chairman says he expects 15 per cent rise from last year’s festive period thanks to mega-events, relaxed visa rules.

Hong Kong economy

Lunar New Year shopping: Hong Kong and Shenzhen battle for dollars and deals

‘Savvy’ Hong Kong shoppers have plenty of options in run-up to holiday as operators roll out free coaches and malls splash out on promotions.

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Shoppers check Lunar New Year products at a wholesale market in Shenzhen. Photo: Edmond So
Chinese culture

Survival tips for Monkeys facing evil star in Year of the Snake

Lunar New Year in 2025 means conflict between its guardian deity and some Chinese zodiac signs, including Monkey. What they can do.

The Lantern Festival in Yu Garden, Shanghai, during the last Year of the Monkey in 2016. The zodiac sign clashes with the guardian deity in the coming Year of the Snake, spelling big trouble. Find out how to head it off. Photo: Shutterstock
Food and Drinks

5 food mistakes you should avoid over the Lunar New Year holiday

The Lunar New Year holiday is a time to eat foods with auspicious meanings, but there are also some that the superstitious should avoid.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong must broaden international links, says Beijing’s top man in city

Liaison office director Zheng Yanxiong calls for innovation, while Chief Executive John Lee vows bold steps.

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E-commerce

JD.com introduces gifting feature after Alibaba and Tencent

The Beijing-based tech giant has jumped on the latest trend in China’s e-commerce sector: online gifting.

A logo of JD.com is seen on a helmet of a delivery man in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Chinese culture

Is your zodiac sign Snake? You’re in conflict with guardian deity this year

Lunar New Year in 2025 ushers in conflict between a guardian deity and some Chinese zodiac signs, among them Snake. What to do.

The Hock Kung snake temple in Selangor, Malaysia. In the coming Year of the Snake, certain people’s zodiac signs, including Snake, will be in conflict with the tai sui, or guardian deity, and precautions need taking. Photo: Shutterstock
Food and Drinks

Best restaurants for luxury Chinese New Year menus in Hong Kong

Celebrate in style with our list of some of the best restaurants for Chinese New Year lunch and dinner dining in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s pandas

Panda Watch: Hong Kong’s twin cubs to make public debut after Lunar New Year

‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ are now playing, crawling on grass, climbing up rocks and clawing trees.

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