Chinese New Year is upon us. Here’s a guide for newbies, plus the history of Chinese Americans in Merced and the Valley
It’s the Year of the Dragon, with celebrations set in the San Joaquin Valley and worldwide
By ZHAOZHOU DAI
zdai@publicintegrity.org
The Chinese New Year is here and many Asian Americans and others in California celebrate this festival annually.
The most common celebration in China and other Asian countries is also known as the Lunar New Year. It begins at the first new moon in the lunar calendar and ends at the first full moon about 15 days later.
The beginning is called the Spring Festival. It is the grandest and most traditional Chinese festival, symbolizing unity and prosperity – marking a festive occasion to express hope for the future. Additionally, it symbolizes the arrival of spring.
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