New lunar 2019

You're referring to the New Lunar Year 2019!

The New Lunar Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Chunjie in Chinese, marks the beginning of the new year on the traditional Chinese calendar. It usually falls between January 21 and February 20.

Here are some interesting facts about the New Lunar Year 2019:

  1. Date: The New Lunar Year 2019 falls on February 5, 2019.
  2. Zodiac animal: The Year of the Pig (or Boar) is the 12th animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle. People born in this year are said to be optimistic, honest, and hardworking.
  3. Element: The element associated with the Year of the Pig is Earth, which is believed to bring stability and balance.
  4. Festivities: The New Lunar Year is a time for family reunions, feasting, and gift-giving. Traditional activities include lion and dragon dances, fireworks, and the giving of red envelopes filled with money.
  5. Lucky colors: Red and gold are considered lucky colors during the New Lunar Year, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.
  6. Food: Traditional New Lunar Year foods include dumplings, niangao (sticky rice cake), and fish (representing abundance and prosperity).
  7. Travel: The New Lunar Year is a peak travel period in China, with millions of people returning to their hometowns for family reunions.

I hope you enjoyed these facts about the New Lunar Year 2019!