EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT LUNAR NEW YEAR 2023
LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
All over the Asian continent, several calendars are followed based on the moon and sun cycles. From India to China and Vietnam to Armenia, all the countries have a specific calendar that is followed at a societal level if not officially in administrative processes. Lunar New Year 2023 will be the year of the Rabbit as per the Chinese Lunisolar Calendar and it marks the beginning of spring festivals all over Asia. Each Asian country follows a variation in its lunar new year. The year of the rabbit will be the year of the cat in Vietnam. Lunar New Year festival is a vastly celebrated festival in Mainland China as well as in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau. In general, the Lunar New Year as per the Lunar New Year calendar falls in the middle of January and February months of the Gregorian calendar and it is observed by China, Mongolia, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore.
In the Indian subcontinent, various lunar calendars are followed and thus, multiple new years are celebrated in India around the month of April and November. However, most of the Indian calendars are lunisolar and lunar rather than solar calendars. Therefore, Lunar New Year celebrations are celebrated by the whole of Asia but at different dates and periods of the year. This Lunar Year 2023 on January 22 will be celebrated by the Chinese community of Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. It will be the Year 4721 as the Lunar New Year Calendar of China. The Lunar New Year calendar is dominated by Lunar New Year animals as each year is assigned with a unique animal. Although, several texts and stories exist with regard to Lunar New Year traditions, Lunar New Year history, Lunar New Year celebration, and more. The story of the great race remains more popular for the use of Lunar New Year animals every year. It is said that once a great mythical race was held the rat came first. Thus, the 12-year lunar new year cycle begins with the year of the rat.
A HISTORY OF THE LUNAR NEW YEAR
Karmaplace wishes you a warm and happy Lunar New Year, and may you cherish these moments with the wholesomeness of your family and friends. The Lunar New Year celebration is marked by exchanging Lunar New Year gifts wrapped in Lunar New Year envelopes. Everyone wears their Lunar New Year dress and shops for Lunar New Year clothes for each other while cooking some special delicacies as Lunar New Year food.
Lunar New Year has a special place in the hearts of every Chinese and Asian. Just like the Indian festivals, it brings the whole family and friends together. The story of celebrating the lunar new year in China goes back to the Han Dynasty around 202 BCE–220 CE, and it began as a practice of worshiping one’s parents and ancestors to mark the beginning of the new year. Today, the Lunar New Year celebration is so vibrant in red, and all the streets are decorated with Lunar New Year lanterns, Lunar New Year candles, and so many beautiful decorations.
LUNAR NEW YEAR ZODIAC
Animals are associated with each year as per the Lunar New Year calendar, and thus, it becomes the Lunar New Year zodiac from which astrology is derived. The Chinese year cycle begins with the year of the rat and then goes on with Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Then again, the lunar new year zodiac repeats for the next 12 years. The Chinese Zodiac, or Lunar New Year zodiac, originated in Mainland China, but today, its variations are found across East Asia and South Asia.
LUNAR NEW YEAR CALENDAR
The Chinese calendar is actually a lunisolar calendar, wherein both elements of the solar and lunar calendars are utilized. The Lunar New Year Calendar is quite similar to the Hindu calendar and the Hebrew calendar. Day, month, year, zodiac, etc. are all the main elements of traditional Chinese calendars. The Chinese Lunar New Year calendar has mostly 29 and a half days in each month of a twelve-month cycle in a year. Every year is part of a twelve-year cycle. This twelve-year cycle is part of the 60-year cycle of an era. Earlier, this era was determined by the accession of a new emperor.
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION IN ASIA
It is a fifteen-day-long festival that is celebrated across mainland China. In some of the offices and schools, everyone gets a two-week holiday at an official level. It is basically a celebration of the spring festival that is quite similar to the harvest festival celebrated in India.
The Lunar New Year marks the beginning of warmer days after a long winter. It marks the celebration of the winter solstice. The Lunar New Year celebration is all about the celebration of new beginnings, family get-togethers, and friends tripping together. Lunar New Year’s Eve is a highlight for every person, as grand dinners and night outs are organized in the evening to welcome the new year of the rabbit. Chinese Americans and the rest of Asian Americans celebrate this Lunar New Year 2023 with their family and friends all over the United States. America’s Chinatown becomes a sudden obsessive landmark to witness this Lunar New Year 2023 celebration. Get your bookings now for your favorite table at the favorite Chinatown restaurant in New York City.
FAQs
What is the Lunar New Year 2023?
Lunar New Year 2023 is the year of the rabbit as per the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, it will be Chinese Year 4721. Lunar New Year 2023 will also be celebrated throughout East Asia, with some variations.
When is the Lunar New Year 2023?
Lunar New Year 2023—The Year of the Rabbit—will begin on January 22, 2023.
What countries celebrate the Lunar New Year 2023?
Lunar New Year 2023 will be celebrated by Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea.
HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR 2023 FROM KARMAPLACE
Karmaplace wishes you a happy Lunar New Year 2023, and may you enjoy this year with fullness of joy and optimism. Karmaplace is all about the celebration of the Asian spirit, and for this Lunar New Year 2023 celebration, we bring you exciting offers and deals on all our products and brands. Shop the best deals on fashion, jewelry, and footwear now to get delivery before the Lunar New Year celebration. Karmaplace wants you to feel at home if you are far away from your home for this year of the rabbit, i.e., the Lunar New Year 2023.
