Chinese new year period 2018

The Chinese New Year period in 2018 fell on January 28, 2018, to February 15, 2018. Here are some key dates and events that took place during that period:

• January 28, 2018: Chinese New Year's Eve (除夕, chūxī)
• January 29, 2018: Chinese New Year's Day (元旦, yuándàn)
• February 2, 2018: Lantern Festival (元宵节, yuánxiāojié)
• February 15, 2018: Chinese New Year's End (除夕, chūxī)

Some notable events and traditions that took place during the 2018 Chinese New Year period include:

• The Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, also known as reunion dinner, was a significant event for many families. It is a time for families to come together and share a meal, often featuring traditional dishes such as dumplings, fish, and niangao (sticky rice cake).
• The Lantern Festival, which marks the final day of the Chinese New Year celebrations, was celebrated on February 2. During this festival, people release lanterns into the air and participate in traditional activities such as lion and dragon dances.
• The Chinese New Year period is also a time for shopping and gift-giving. Many people give red envelopes filled with money to children and loved ones as a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
• The 2018 Chinese New Year was also marked by various cultural and entertainment events, such as parades, concerts, and exhibitions.

Some popular Chinese New Year traditions and customs include:

• Wearing new clothes and giving red envelopes filled with money to children and loved ones
• Eating traditional foods such as dumplings, fish, and niangao
• Participating in lion and dragon dances
• Watching traditional Chinese New Year's Eve TV shows and movies
• Visiting temples and shrines to pray for good luck and prosperity
• Giving and receiving gifts, such as oranges and chocolates, as symbols of good luck and friendship.