Chinese new year 2017

Chinese New Year 2017, also known as the Spring Festival, fell on January 28, 2017. It was the Year of the Fire Rooster.

Here are some interesting facts and traditions about Chinese New Year 2017:

Zodiac Animal: The Fire Rooster was the zodiac animal for 2017. People born in the year of the Rooster are known for their confidence, pride, and attention to detail.

Element: The element associated with the Fire Rooster is Fire, which represents energy, passion, and creativity.

Color Scheme: The traditional colors for Chinese New Year 2017 were red, gold, and orange, which symbolize good luck, prosperity, and happiness.

Traditions:

  1. Cleaning the House: Before Chinese New Year, many people in China and other countries with Chinese populations would clean their homes to sweep away bad luck and make room for good fortune.
  2. Wearing New Clothes: It's customary to wear new clothes on Chinese New Year's Day to symbolize a fresh start.
  3. Giving Red Envelopes: Adults would give red envelopes filled with money to children and seniors as a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
  4. Eating Traditional Foods: Many traditional Chinese New Year foods are eaten to symbolize good luck and prosperity, such as dumplings, fish, niangao (sticky rice cake), and sweet rice balls.
  5. Lion and Dragon Dances: Lion and dragon dances are performed during Chinese New Year to bring good luck and chase away evil spirits.

Celebrations:

  1. Fireworks: Fireworks are a big part of Chinese New Year celebrations, symbolizing the driving away of evil spirits and the arrival of good luck.
  2. Parades: Many cities around the world with Chinese populations hold Chinese New Year parades, featuring lion and dragon dances, marching bands, and cultural performances.
  3. Family Reunions: Chinese New Year is a time for family reunions, and many people travel long distances to be with their loved ones.

Interesting Facts:

  1. Longest Chinese New Year Parade: The longest Chinese New Year parade in the world was held in San Francisco's Chinatown in 2017, stretching over 3.5 miles.
  2. Largest Chinese New Year Celebration: The largest Chinese New Year celebration outside of China was held in Singapore in 2017, attracting over 1 million people.
  3. Chinese New Year Traditions Around the World: Chinese New Year is celebrated in many countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, among others.

Overall, Chinese New Year 2017 was a time for celebration, family, and good fortune, and many people around the world participated in the festivities.