While 45% of children in the foster care system are living with relatives and friends in familiar environments in an ...

My great-grandparents left China for New Zealand in the early 1900s, not long after the game of mahjong reached the Western world. Over generations, as my family has lost our Cantonese language ...

The family reunion dinner on Chinese New Year’s Eve is usually only shared by immediate family, but during New Year visits, the entire extended family gathers. Before the arrival of smartphones and ...

On New Year's Eve, a greedy snake, enticed by the aroma of the reunion dinner, travels through 13 provinces along the Yangtze River, tasting dishes that showcase the rich Yangtze River culture.

The Year of the Snake meant good luck for Lunar New Year festivities at San Jose’s Santana Row on Saturday, which were showered by color, dance, and song instead of predicted rainy weather.

Binondo, the oldest Chinatown in the world, is a vibrant place where Filipino-Chinese and local communities celebrate Chinese New Year with rich Search. 28.7 C. Philippines. Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

3. Reunion Dinner. It is also tradition for families to get together for a reunion dinner the night before Chinese New Year. This is an unmissable event that usually starts before sunset and can ...

Chinese New Year in 2025 falls on January 29 and ends with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. Celebrations last up to 16 days; the Chinese public holiday lasts from Wednesday to Feb. 4. What is the ...

Chinese New Year in 2025 falls on January 29 and ends with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. Celebrations last up to 16 days; the Chinese public holiday lasts from Wednesday to Feb. 4.

The Year of the Snake is here - and millions across Asia and the world are welcoming it, with family, friends, prayers and plenty of food. The Lunar New Year, which coincides with the first new ...

This new year is the year of the snake. It can be a symbol of wisdom, adaptability and renewal. New Year’s festivities can last for 15 days and include a big family reunion dinner usually held ...

The seventh day of the Lunar New Year (February 4, 2025) is said to be when the Chinese mother goddess, Nuwa, created humanity. Thus, it’s called renri/jan jat (the people’s birthday).