Chinese New Year
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Highlights
🐉 Parades & Performances – From Beijing to San Francisco, dragon and lion dances, lantern displays, and elaborate parades bring streets to life with color, sound, and movement.
🎆 Fireworks & Festivals – Sky-splitting fireworks symbolize warding off bad luck and welcoming prosperity, while temple fairs and cultural showcases highlight traditional music, art, and food.
🥟 Culinary Traditions – Dumplings, longevity noodles, and other symbolic dishes take center stage at family feasts, with each meal representing wishes for health, wealth, and harmony.
🌏 Global Cultural Reach – Beyond China, communities in Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Sydney, New York, and beyond celebrate with unique regional flair, making it one of the most widely observed holidays in the world.
💰 Economic & Social Impact – As billions travel during the world’s largest annual human migration, retail, hospitality, and tourism sectors see massive spikes in activity tied to the holiday season.
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Event General Timing
Consistently held on the new moon between Jan 21 and Feb 20 (Feb 17, 2026 is a Tuesday).
Venue Selection
Dates are based on the Lunar Calendar. Location is worldwide.
Application Deadlines
• Not applicable
• Cultural/Religious holiday
Ticket Availability
• Not applicable
• Cultural/Religious holiday
Event Preview Dates
The day itself is the “Preview” for the 15 days of celebration.