The Hanoitimes - The bill also encourages all public schools and educational institutions to conduct exercises recognizing the traditions and cultural significance of the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year, the grandest celebration in many Asian countries including Vietnam, was designated a day of special cultural significance in California when Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law on August 26. California state recognizes Lunar New Year. Senate Bill 892, authored by California State Senators Richard Pan and Scott Wiener, officially recognizes Lunar New Year in the state and requires the governor to honor it annually. The bill, proposed in January, also encourages all public schools and educational institutions to conduct exercises recognizing the traditions and cultural significance of the Lunar New Year, the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Californians to the state, and hold local festivities and celebrations for the occasion. The passage of this bill … [Read more...] about California state recognizes Lunar New Year
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Streets covered by litter after Lunar New Year’s Eve
Many streets in Hanoi and HCM City have been left covered in litter after the New Year Eve's firework shows. Used plastic bags, empty bottles and paper were left behind by people all over the streets in the HCM City centre where the 15-minute firework show took place. Litter was scattered across Ton Duc Thang, Ham Nghi, Vo Van Kiet, Ben Bach Dang streets late on Lunar New Year's Eve Rubbish also was scattered across Nguyen Hue Street where the Flower Festival is currently under way. Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi was also left covered in rubbish by people who gathered at the city’s historic centre celebrate the lunar new year. Workers had a hard working night as they dealt with the aftermath of the Tet celebrations. … [Read more...] about Streets covered by litter after Lunar New Year’s Eve
Photo gallery – Reappear some unique customs in celebrating Asian lunar new year – Hanoi Times
On April, 27, Hanoi Union of Friendship Organization (HAUFO) along with five embassies of India, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand in Hanoi held a ceremony for Lunar New Year of some Asian countries. The event witnessed the participation of around 200 representatives from HAUFO; Hanoi related agencies; Friendship organizations of Vietnam with India, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand; as well as other faces from Business community, embassies... On behalf of Hanoi leaders and people, Chairwoman of HAUFO Nguyen Lan Huong with ardent and warm attitude, wished all the attendants a happy and thriving new year. She hopes that with honest sharing and peaceful people-to-people diplomatic activities of HAUFO, mutual understanding as well as relationship between Vietnam, Hanoi - the capital with other countries, cities would be closer, tighter. Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Prak Nguon Hong thanked the HAUFO for holding this meaningful event, which … [Read more...] about Photo gallery – Reappear some unique customs in celebrating Asian lunar new year – Hanoi Times
Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holiday
Around Town Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holiday Nguyen Quy Monday, Feb 26, 2018,22:04 (GMT+7) Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holidayNguyen Quy Visitors admire the unique architecture of the Lady Thien Hau Temple in District 5, HCMC - PHOTOS: HOANG PHONG The first lunar month is the busiest time of year at most pagodas and temples in HCMC as huge throngs of pilgrims are coming there to pray for health, wealth and good luck for the New Lunar Year. For centuries, many Vietnamese have kept the tradition of visiting pagodas during the first days of the lunar calendar to pray for peace and fortune for family. Famous pagodas in District 5 are always crowded with visitors. In particular, Minh Huong Pagoda where Quan Cong, an ancient Chinese historical figure, is worshiped for his loyalty and sincerity and the Lady Thien Hau Temple dedicated to Thien Hau, a traditional Chinese … [Read more...] about Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holiday
Lunar New Year holiday 2019 to last for 9 days
A man holds up a branch of peach blossom, which is a key feature of Vietnam's Lunar New Year traditions (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 2019 Lunar New Year holiday will fall on February 4-8, which means it will span nine days including the two weekends, according to a newly approved proposal. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year holiday 2019 to last for 9 days