The oldest and most important festival in China is the Chinese New Year, which marks the first day of the lunar calendar and usually falls somewhere between late January and early February of the Gregorian calendar.
Dragon in China traditionally symbolizes potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over rainfall, hurricane and floods. The dragon is also a symbol of good luck.
The Spring Festival is the most important festival for the Chinese people. Here we take a review of how Chinese celebrate the festival in a traditional way.
The Lunar New Year is not just one day; rather it encompasses an extended period of time, often lasting until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.