{"id":9500,"date":"2024-01-23T16:11:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T05:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=9500"},"modified":"2025-08-01T16:53:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T06:53:46","slug":"5-lunar-new-year-traditions-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/5-lunar-new-year-traditions-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Lunar New Year Traditions Around the World\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>From the world&#8217;s largest Lunar New Year parade in San Francisco to ancient traditions in a Korean Hanok village \u2013 there are a million ways to say gong hei fat choy, wherever you are.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 February marks the arrival of 2024\u2019s Lunar New Year celebrations, bringing up to two weeks of traditions that invite prosperity, luck and renewal. For expats, the Lunar New Year can be a nostalgic way to reconnect with childhood memories, sharing red envelopes and eating cultural dishes from generational recipes. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re celebrating China\u2019s Spring Festival, lighting lanterns for T\u1ebft in Vietnam or counting down the Lunar New Year with family, these are the time-honoured rituals that will welcome the Year of the Dragon the world over. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to discover more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Asia <\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Asia \">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000TCcyVYAT\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_3dbd76200050fc4412b281c14ceeeb46\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/melia-phuket-mai-khao-thailand-asia\/006RF00000TCcyVYAT\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Meli\u00e1 Phuket Mai Khao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/dgg0evpc4oaxiolp6yyv.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/dgg0evpc4oaxiolp6yyv.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/dgg0evpc4oaxiolp6yyv.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/dgg0evpc4oaxiolp6yyv.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/dgg0evpc4oaxiolp6yyv.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/dgg0evpc4oaxiolp6yyv.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Meli\u00e1 Phuket Mai Khao, Phuket, Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Phuket, Thailand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Meli\u00e1 Phuket Mai Khao<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Phuket Spanish-Inspired Beachfront Bliss with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner &#038; 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This is when families reunite in their hometowns and prep for Nian Ye Fan (the New Year\u2019s Eve reunion dinner). Shared among all variations of the holiday, this decadent banquet of cultural dishes ranges from sweet treats like mut tet (candied fruits and nuts, Vietnam), sticky rice cakes, and handmade staples like noodles and dumplings. Certain dishes are also thought to hold good fortune \u2013 fish is said to bring prosperity, sweet rice balls for family ties, longevity noodles for long life and dumplings for wealth. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Giving &amp; receiving red envelopes&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Deriving from an ancient tale of a demon named Sui who\u2019d frighten children, this tradition is said to keep evil spirits away and bestow blessings of prosperity and peace. Throughout the festive period, little ornate parcels of fresh cash notes are handed out among families, colleagues, neighbours and children. A general rule of thumb is to gift your closest relatives and parents most generously and keep some light envelopes handy for the little ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lantern festivals &amp; lion\/dragon dances&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2252684593-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Lion dancers in full costume for the New Year, one of the traditions for Lunar New Year.\" class=\"wp-image-9508\" style=\"width:800px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2252684593-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2252684593-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2252684593-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2252684593.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lion dancers in full costume for the New Year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are few events in the world quite as magical as a lantern festival, and Hong Kong\u2019s Tsim Sha Tsui spectacle is one for the books. Bamboo, silk or paper lanterns light up the sky over Victoria Harbour, endowing those who release them with luck and blessings. Many Thai people also believe it signifies their worries and problems floating away. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lion or dragon dancing is especially apt for this year&#8217;s zodiac, and you\u2019ll see plenty of highly skilled performers and accompanying drummers throughout the holiday. Despite originating in China, Malaysia has been heralded as having some of the most daring lion dance troupes, boasting high pole acrobatics and drawing huge crowds over the holiday season.<strong> <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharing blessings with family&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_1190849794-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A family making Banh Chung during Tet, one of the traditions for Lunar New Year.\" class=\"wp-image-9514\" style=\"width:800px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_1190849794-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_1190849794-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_1190849794-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_1190849794.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A family making Banh Chung during Tet. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost all Lunar New Year traditions centre around sharing blessings, whether that\u2019s to ward off the mythical beast Nian, or bless crops for a fruitful harvest in the new year. Families might deep clean their homes in advance so nothing old is carried into the new year and decorate to welcome the Gods of Wealth. In Chinese tradition, a vigil known as Shou Sui might be celebrated by drinking tea, eating New Year\u2019s Cake, playing mahjong or simply enjoying time together at home. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fireworks &amp; firecrackers&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally used to scare away evil spirits, fireworks and firecrackers are now a universal marker of celebration. Traditionally, there is a shower of red fireworks at the stroke of midnight, with most major cities around the world putting on a show, as well as firecrackers before dinner and first thing in the morning on New Year\u2019s Day in some locations. Most families will keep the red streamers from firecrackers on the floor until the second day of the year, as it\u2019s believed cleaning can sweep good luck away. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which countries celebrate Lunar New Year?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lunar New Year begins as the new moon emerges, and is celebrated under many monikers across Asia. In Korea, Seollal is a three-day holiday, which is still celebrated traditionally in Seoul\u2019s Namsangol Hanok Village. Visitors can join in on Yut Nori competitions (a traditional board game), eat delicious homemade rice cakes and mandu (Korean dumplings), or try their hand at Hanji mirror making. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>China puts on a lavish show during its famous Spring Festival \u2013 best witnessed in the streets of Beijing \u2013 with a crimson array of red lanterns and lit-up temple fairs. 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