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“Lunar New Year is a wonderful holiday…”

Discover how different Asians in America celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Lunar New Year is celebrated by almost 8 million people throughout the United States from peoples whose origins come from China, Vietnam, Tibet, and Korea. From traditional foods to paying respects to elders, discover the similarities and the nuances between this major holiday for some of America’s fastest growing ethnic groups.

For my people, Happy Lunar New Year.

Patrick M.
New York, NY
16 Feb 2021
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The tradition I carry on is Losar, the Tibetan Lunar New Year.

Kyikyi Y.
Beaverton, OR
16 Feb 2021
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Shinhong B.
Concord, CA
16 Feb 2021
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Now is the time I am making macrons for the Lunar New Year. I tried to paint on Chinese characters to make them festive, but using a brush...

Louis D.
Lewisville, TX
16 Feb 2021
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Anonymous
Naperville, IL
16 Feb 2021
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Levana W.
Ann Arbor, MI
10 Feb 2021
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Francesco R.
Chicago, IL
14 Feb 2021
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Carmen Z.
New York, NY
15 Feb 2021
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My life right now is all about Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year). Love getting and giving red envelopes full of money and wishing all my love ones...

Davis N.
Grand Prairie, TX
17 Feb 2021
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The tradition I want to carry on is the Dragon Dance. It represent Wisdom, Power, and Wealth. Every race/culture have their tradition but the Dragon Dance I think...

Bo N.
Lincoln, NE
02 Jan 2020
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Anonymous
New York, NY
10 Feb 2021
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Spencer M.
Chicago, IL
15 Dec 2020
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My parent(s) wanted me to always remember the concept of fortune. It isn’t just about money but the fortune of good health, happiness, and peace. ...

Michelle N.
New York, NY
29 Jan 2020
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Dav G.
Fort Worth, TX
16 Feb 2021
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My life right now #CNY
Anonymous
Roslyn, NY
14 Feb 2021
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The tradition I carry on is Chinese performing and visual arts. As a Chinese American, is it important to me to understand, preserve and celebrate my Chinese heritage...

Ying Y.
New York, NY
13 Jan 2020
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