Like any other year, in 2011 also, the Chinese New Year is expected to be celebrated with same vigor and enthusiasm in many parts of the world. The date of this festival varies every year. The New Year, according to the Chinese calendar, starts with the Spring festival and ends with Lantern festival. In 2011, the New Year will begin on 3rd February and festivity will continue till February 17.
Chinese New Year Celebrations
It is celebrated in different parts of the world. Here we provide you brief description how it is celebrated in various parts of the world.
New York
Significant Chinese population reside in Flushing in New York. The Chinese people celebrate the occasion here with traditions and modernity. Parades are held on this occasion. Other features include fireworks, steel drummers and dragon dancers.
Honolulu's Chinatown
The festival in Chinatown of Honolulu is observed with a religious fervor. The festivities include dragon boat races, lion dance and lantern festival. It is expected that this year also in Honolulu this festival is celebrated with same vigor.
Vancouver
This festive occasion in Vancouver is marked with Spring parade. Every year, this is held on the first Sunday of the Lunar New Year. Other features of this festive celebrations are lion dance and the cultural fairs.
China
This is perhaps the biggest festival in China. The festival in the mainland is obverted in a very religious way with orthodox customs, rituals and superstitions. Other features of the festival are fireworks, family reunions, many funny & entertaining events, dinner and presenting gifts to the children. The same kind of festivities and celebrations will be witnessed in China this year too.
Singapore
In this city state, also this festival is celebrated in a big way. Celebrations include dazzling fireworks and night parades. Celebrations of the past years have seen a variety of live performances, events, acrobats and cultural shows. It will not be any different in 2011 also.
Hope the above information on chinese new year help you in understanding chinese culture more clearly.All these holiday destinations would make your festival more memorable.
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