Little New Year (Chinese: Xiaonian), usually a week before the lunar New Year, falls on Feb 2 this year. It is also known as the Festival of the Kitchen God, the deity who oversees the moral character of each household.
NEW YORK-Artists from the US-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music will present two concerts celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year in late January, said a recent release by the US-China Music Institute.
As the Lunar New Year approaches, huamo — steamed buns shaped into animals and figures to create a festive atmosphere — enter peak sales season in some Chinese regions.
A festive lantern show featuring an array of traditional folk lanterns and art installations kicked off on Tuesday in Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai to welcome the upcoming Chinese New Year.
The sequel to China's top-grossing film of all time, The Battle at Lake Changjin, has made it to the top of the list of most-anticipated films for the weeklong Spring Festival holiday starting on Jan 31.
Shanghai-based Dragon TV is undergoing preparations for its 2022 Spring Festival Gala, which will debut on Feb 1.