Lunar New Year's Day

The Lunar New Year is often called the Chinese New Year.New Year is the longest and most important holiday in the Chinese (lunar) calendar. Festivals, festivities dedicated to this holiday last 15 days.

Often the New Year according to the lunar calendar is called “Chinese”, since its celebration spread across Asia from China.

Moreover, in most countries of the region “Chinese” The New Year is a public holiday and a joyful event for representatives of all nationalities and faiths.

New Year’s dinner is the main New Year’s tradition. There should be as many dishes on the table as possible. According to tradition, on a festive night at the table there are spirits of ancestors who are full participants in the celebration.

All the following days it is customary to visit with congratulations of relatives and friends. Also during this period, traditional mass festivities are organized - costumed dances and masquerade street processions.