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Chinese Lunar New Year travel boosts Asian tourism

Chinese tourists have flocked to tourist destinations across Asia during the Lunar New Year break, exceeding pre-COVID levels of visitor numbers and spending.

Chinese Lunar New Year travel boosts Southeast Asia economies with visitor numbers and spending exceeding pre-COVID levels.(File photo)
Published on Feb 20, 2024 06:28 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Beijing

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher as Chinese markets reopen after Lunar New Year

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher as Chinese markets reopen after Lunar New Year

HT Image
Published on Feb 20, 2024 12:54 PM IST
AP |

Macau: Casinos set for bumper month as tourists flock to biggest gambling hub

Macau and its casinos have been huge beneficiaries of China's pullback in overseas travel; tourism soars as Chinese visitors flock to casinos for Lunar New Year

The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel is shown in Macau. Casinos set for bumper month as tourists flock to world’s biggest gambling hub (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
Published on Feb 16, 2024 12:49 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Highways clogged, flights fully booked as Lunar New Year travel peaks in Asia

South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, China etc in Asia witness clogged highways and fully booked flights as residents travel home for one-week Lunar New Year holiday

Highways clogged, flights fully booked as Lunar New Year travel peaks across Asia (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)
Published on Feb 11, 2024 04:00 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Taipei, Taiwan

Song Kang and other Kdrama actors recommend best Lunar New Year menu options

Song Kang, Park Eun Bin and other K-drama stars from Namoo Actors have picked their favourite Lunar New Year menu options.

Song Kang, Park Eun Bin and other actors from Korean entertainment agency Namoo Actors share their favourite Lunar New Year menu items.(Instagram )
Published on Feb 10, 2024 10:42 PM IST

Chinese New Year 2024: Things to do in Boston to celebrate Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year 2024: Keep reading to know more about things to do in Boston to ring in the Year of the Dragon

Representational Image(AFP)
Published on Feb 10, 2024 05:15 PM IST
ByArya Vaishnavi

Lunar New Year 2024: Top places and restaurants in New Jersey to ring in the celebrations

Year of the Dragon roars in New Jersey with vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations

Lunar New Year 2024: Top places and restaurants in New Jersey to ring in the celebrations(Shutterstock)
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 02:19 PM IST
ByAditi Srivastava

Lunar New Year 2024: How Asian Americans are celebrating across the US

Lion dances, parades, and family feasts: How Lunar New Year is celebrated in the US

Performers and lion dancers take part in a procession for the upcoming Lunar New Year in Hanoi on January 28, 2024. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Feb 10, 2024 11:46 AM IST
ByAditi Srivastava

Chinese New Year 2024: Google Doodle marks festivities with dragon artwork

“Lunar New Year traditions originated thousands of years ago with a legend about a mythical beast that appeared each year to torment people," Google Doodle says

Malaysian ethnic Chinese pray on the first day of Lunar New Year's holidays at a temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)(AP)
Published on Feb 10, 2024 10:08 AM IST
BySumanti Sen

Chinese New Year 2024: Most popular dishes savoured on this day

Before you ring in Chinese New Year 2024, here are some of the best dishes you can enjoy on this day

(Pixabay - representational image)
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 09:57 AM IST
BySumanti Sen

Chinese New Year 2024: When is Lunar New Year? Know date, history, significance

Chinese New Year 2024: The festival is marked with pomp by many Asian countries. Learn all about its date, significance, history, traditions and more inside.

Chinese New Year 2024: Know the date, history, significance, traditions of the Year of the Dragon. (Freepika)
Published on Feb 10, 2024 05:00 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Chinese New Year 2024: Traditional dishes to savour this Year of the Dragon

As millions come together to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, here are some traditional dishes you should try

Chinese New Year: Traditional dishes to celebrate the Year of the Dragon
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 10:01 AM IST
ByArya Vaishnavi

Chinese New Year 2024: Popular drink choices to ring in the Year of the Dragon

Keep reading to learn more about some popular drink choices to celebrate the Chinese New Year

Representational Image(Pixabay)
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 06:13 PM IST
ByArya Vaishnavi

Chinese new year: The Relevance of colour red during festivities

Why is red colour considered auspicious during Chinese New Year? The significance of using red envelopes and hanging red lanterns

Women take a selfie with a giant dragon lantern decorated near the frozen Houhai Lake in Beijing, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Chinese will celebrate Lunar New Year on Feb. 10 this year which marks the Year of the dragon on the Chinese zodiac. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)(AP)
Published on Feb 09, 2024 05:23 PM IST

Chinese New Year 2024: What is Lantern Festival and how is it celebrated?

During the Lantern Festival, also known as Shangyuan Festival, houses are decorated with vibrant lanterns, with riddles written on them.

The main objective of celebrating the Lantern Festival is to encourage forgiveness, peace, and reconciliation.(Unsplash)
Published on Feb 09, 2024 03:49 PM IST

Lunar New Year 2024: List of US cities and states granting public holiday

California, Boston, and New York designate Lunar New Year as a public holiday. Washington State to get a nod soon

People stand next to a street market stall selling decorations ahead of the Lunar New Year in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 8, 2024. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana(REUTERS)
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 09:58 AM IST
ByAditi Srivastava

Happy Chinese New Year 2024: Wishes, images, quotes to celebrate Lunar New Year

Chinese New Year 2024 Wishes: Check out these Lunar New Year wishes, images, quotes, WhatsApp and Facebook status to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.

Happy Chinese New Year 2024 wishes, images, messages, greetings, WhatsApp and Facebook status to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. (HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 10:58 AM IST
By, New Delhi

History of Chinese New Year celebrations in China

From ancient harvest festivals to modern spring festivities: the history of Chinese New Year

A giant dragon lantern installed at a park ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations in Wuhan, China on February 11. The Lunar New Year, most commonly associated with the Chinese New Year, kicked off on February 12.(Hector Retamal / AFP)
Published on Feb 09, 2024 05:44 AM IST
ByAditi Srivastava

Chinese New Year 2024: Taboos and superstitions to avoid

Follow these dos and don'ts as per Chinese New Year taboos and superstitions. Here's a list of what to avoid!

A couple takes a selfie with a giant dragon lantern decorated near the frozen Houhai Lake in Beijing, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Chinese will celebrate Lunar New Year on Feb. 10 this year which marks the Year of the dragon on the Chinese zodiac. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)(AP)
Published on Feb 08, 2024 06:05 PM IST

Lunar New Year 2024 - Year of the Dragon, traditions, and all you need to know

Lunar New Year is almost here, as we enter the Year of the Dragon on February 10, 2024, here's all you need to know about this vibrant festival.

A man stands next to a dragon installation ahead of the Lunar New Year in Beijing, China February 7, 2024. (REUTERS)
Published on Feb 07, 2024 07:05 PM IST

Why is 2024 Lunar New Year called the Year of the Wood Dragon?

The 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac determines which year is linked to an animal sign and one out of the five basic elements.

Performers and lion dancers take part in a procession for the upcoming Lunar New Year in Hanoi on January 28, 2024. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Feb 07, 2024 06:19 PM IST

Lunar New Year celebrations in Asia attract travellers from around the world

With a tenfold increase in international travel, more people are taking advantage of the relaxed visa policies to explore Asian destinations.

It will be further amplified by the busiest travel day of the season, the eve of Reunion Day, which falls on February 8th.
Published on Feb 05, 2024 03:41 PM IST

Chinese New Year 2024: Culinary destinations in US to enjoy festive dinner

Lunar New Year 2024: Here's where to eat across different US states to enjoy festive dinner

Chinese New Year 2024: Here's a list of culinary destinations in US to enjoy festive dinner
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 10:03 AM IST
ByArya Vaishnavi

Lunar New Year 2024 - How and where to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in NYC

Explore our guide to the top events, from traditional lion dances to arts and crafts workshops for an unforgettable Lunar New Year celebration.

Performers and lion dancers take part in a procession for the upcoming Lunar New Year in Hanoi on January 28, 2024. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Jan 28, 2024 03:54 PM IST

Lunar New Year 2024: Home decor ideas to attract luck this Year of the Dragon

Lunar New Year 2024: Top five decoration ideas for Chinese New Year to bring more luck into your house

Chinese New Year decoration ideas to attract good luck, abundance, and prosperity this Year of the Dragon(Pixabay)
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 11:15 PM IST
ByArya Vaishnavi

Lunar New Year: Places to eat in San Francisco to ring in the Year of the Dragon

Here's where you can eat in San Francisco to celebrate the Lunar New Year 2024

Celebrate Chinese New Year in San Francisco with a special menu at these restaurants(Pixabay/ Representational Image)
Published on Jan 24, 2024 08:34 PM IST
ByArya Vaishnavi

Tourists flock to Vietnamese 'incense village' for Instagram-worthy photos

In a charming village in northern Vietnam, Dang Thi Hoa and her family have been crafting vibrant incense sticks traditionally dyed for Tet celebrations.

In this photo taken on January 20, 2024 a tourist takes a selfie picture in front of incense sticks arranged in the form of a Vietnamese flag in a courtyard in the village of Quang Phu Cau on the outskirts of Hanoi. Families living and working in the
Published on Jan 24, 2024 02:10 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Chinese New Year 2024 - Date and how to celebrate year of dragon

Around 2 billion people worldwide will be celebrating the Lunar New Year, which follows the moon's phases and not the regular calendar.

A man lifts a child on his shoulders near Chinese New Year themed decoration ahead of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in Beijing, China on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)(AP)
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 09:53 AM IST

How many trips could China's Lunar new year witness? Record nine billion

The next Lunar New Year, the Year of the Wood Dragon, is officially celebrated in mid-February but the holiday rush will start from Jan. 26.

China lunar new year: Passengers arriving at Hankou railway station in the Lunar New Year holidays in Wuhan.(AFP)
Published on Jan 16, 2024 06:16 PM IST
Bloomberg |

Myanmar's Junta free 3,000 prisoners in Buddhist New Year's holiday gesture

Some 17,460 political detainees, including Myanmar’s former civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, were in detention as of last Wednesday.

Prisoners released from Insein Prison are welcomed by their colleagues and family members in Yangon.(AP)
Published on Apr 17, 2023 02:47 PM IST
AP |
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