The Chinese New ... away a monster named Nian, who would visit the village on the first day of the lunar new year, and consume all the food items. Over time, these traditions became an integral part ...

Drums and party snappers rang out through the streets of Chinatown and Leicester Square as the annual Chinese New Year parade ...

The lunar calendar is based on moon cycles, so the dates of the Lunar New Year celebration changes slightly each year. Lunar New Year is also associated with the animals of the Chinese zodiac ...

A TIME of reunion, joy and togetherness, Chinese New Year (CNY) is a celebration of cherished traditions and meaningful bonds ...

Singaporean celebrities have been out and about over Chinese New Year to bai nian, visiting family and friends during the festive period. Read more at stomp.straitstimes.com ...

Lunar New Year, celebrated by Chinese ... the year. Nian would be scared of loud noises, bright lights, and the color red—and today, those things are implemented in Lunar New Year celebrations.

Baker Jamilah Ahmad pours nian ... Chinese New Year, Deepavali, or Hari Raya,” said one Langkawi local in Malay. “We are a united multiracial community. They take part in our festive ...