China town, Singapore 2026 | | Chinese New Year Market | Walking Tour | 4K

Описание: China town, Singapore 2026 | | Chinese New Year Market | Walking Tour | 4K
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Chinese New Year 2026
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture and was placed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2024. The festival takes place from Chinese New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival, with the first day of the Chinese New Year falling on the new moon that appears between January 21 and February 20. The Chinese New Year is associated with several myths and customs, including the tradition of cleaning one's house to symbolize sweeping away any ill fortune to make way for incoming good luck.

In 2026, the Chinese New Year will begin on February 17, marking the Year of the Fire Horse. The festival will last for 15 days, starting at the end of the first lunar month and ending with the Lantern Festival. The Chinese zodiac features 12 animals and five elements, with the horse symbolizing hard work, courage, and resilience. The origins of the Chinese New Year are rooted in legend, with the sea monster Nian being a significant figure in the folklore.

The Chinese New Year is celebrated worldwide in regions and countries with significant overseas Chinese or Sinophone populations, especially in Southeast Asia, Australia, Canada, France, Mauritius, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It has influenced celebrations in other cultures, such as the Losar of Tibet, the Tết of Vietnam, the Seollal of Korea, the Shōgatsu of Japan, and the Ryukyu New Year (Okinawan: Sjoogwaci).