Today Chinese are Celebrating the Year of the Dragon

Beijing, The Gulf Observer: Today Chinese are celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year, known as the Spring Festival. China’s top leaders and diplomats worldwide extend warm greetings to Chinese communities globally, showcasing and promoting Chinese culture on this auspicious occasion.

Celebrated as the most significant holiday in China and numerous Asian communities, the Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, marks the beginning of the lunar calendar. This vibrant festival starts with the first new moon and concludes 15 days later on the first full moon, typically falling between late January and mid-February.

This year, the Chinese New Year commences on February 10, with festivities lasting for 15 days. Leading up to the New Year, preparations include the creation of festive cakes and puddings to symbolize growth, the hanging of red banners (Nian) at homes, thorough cleaning of households, and culminating in family reunion dinners on Lunar New Year’s Eve.

China, having played a constructive role in global peace and recovery in 2023, enters the Year of the Dragon with a commitment to continued collaboration and coordination with global partners. The dragon, known as “loong” in China, symbolizes strength, vitality, and auspicious power.

As China’s international prestige grows, the nation remains poised to contribute significantly to global peace and development. The Year of the Dragon signifies not only a continuation of these efforts but also a renewed commitment to cooperation for the betterment of mankind. As the world welcomes the Lunar New Year, Chinese communities and well-wishers globally join in the festivities, embracing the positive energy and optimism that the Year of the Dragon brings.