Search
chinese-new-year
Articles
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese supermarket chain grants employees 10 days of ‘sad leave’
Chinese supermarket chain Fat Dong Lai introduced a unique employee benefit called “sad leave,” granting workers 10 days off annually when they are feeling down. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Thousands gather for Lunar New Year parades in SF, NYC Chinatown
Tens of thousands of people gathered over the weekend to welcome the Year of the Dragon at the annual Lunar New Year parades in San Francisco and New York City’s Chinatowns. Why it matters: The parades are part of a week-long celebration for multiple cities across the United…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Hearts melt as senior Singapore couple reunite with daughter, grandkids for Lunar New Year
A video showing a woman who came home to Singapore to surprise her parents for the Lunar New Year is melting people’s hearts on TikTok. Capturing the moment: The video, which has amassed over 1.1 million views, shows the priceless reactions of Teo Ching Hwa and Tan Quee Lan,…
· Bryan Ke
Starbucks launches pork-flavored coffee in China
Starbucks China has launched a new limited product for the Chinese New Year that combines latte and pork to form a unique drink called the “Abundant Year Savory Latte.” About the unique product: Released to celebrate the Year of the Dragon, the Abundant Year Savory Latte…
· Bryan Ke
Brooklyn Nets hold Chinese New Year celebration at Barclays Center during game
The Brooklyn Nets held their annual Chinese New Year celebration during the team’s home game against the Boston Celtics at the Barclays Center Tuesday. How they celebrated: The Nets reportedly put up a spectacle of red and gold decorations bearing Chinese themes and motifs…
· Ryan General
Billions continue Lunar New Year celebrations around the world
Billions around the world ushered in the Year of the Dragon on Feb. 10, with celebrants across different continents holding their own Lunar New Year festivities. About the event: The Lunar New Year, celebrated for 15 days, serves as a cultural cornerstone for many Asian…
· Bryan Ke
Nike to release ‘Year of the Dragon’ Air Force 1 Low in China
In time for the Chinese New Year, Nike is dropping a limited-edition “Year of the Dragon” version of their Air Force 1 Low sneakers in China this month. Exclusive release: Instagram user @shanghaisole, who shared some of the promo photos, said the Nike shoes will be available in…
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian company creates Mahjong-inspired watch for Chinese New Year
Malaysian watch brand Revelot has teamed up with Malaysian design company Behati for a limited-edition mahjong-inspired watch just in time for Lunar New Year. About the watch: Set for release on Thursday, the mahjong-inspired Hexmariner boasts a design “fused with tradition and…
· Bryan Ke
Awkwafina to lead San Francisco’s 2024 Chinese New Year parade
Awkwafina has been tapped to head San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade as grand marshal. What she’ll do: The actor and rapper, whose real name is Nora Lum, 35, will kick off this year’s Chinese New Year Festival and Parade with the lighting of ceremonial firecrackers. She…
· Bryan Ke
USPS to release Year of the Dragon stamp
The U.S. Postal Service will release a Year of the Dragon stamp — the fifth in its Lunar New Year series — at a public event next week. About the event: The event will be held at the Chinatown Community Center in Seattle’s Chinatown International District on Jan. 25, according…
· Ines Shin
Chinese netizens slam Korean celebrities for saying ‘Lunar New Year’ instead of ‘Chinese New Year’
Chinese social media users flooded the comment sections of Korean celebrities who wished their fans good fortunes using the phrase “Lunar New Year” instead of “Chinese New Year.” On Sunday, K-pop star Jang Won-young of IVE posted a picture of herself wearing a hanbok on…
· Daniel Anderson
Rich Ting ready to ‘widen the doors’ opened by Michelle Yeoh, Daniel Wu as SF Chinese New Year Parade grand marshal
Actor Rich Ting talked with NextShark ahead of leading San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade on Feb. 4 as grand marshal. Ting is known for his role as Bolo in Cinemax’s “Warrior,” a martial arts drama series that depicts the Tong Wars in San Francisco’s Chinatown in the 1870s.
· Editorial Staff
Lion dance set to ‘See Tình,’ ‘Pink Venom’ goes viral on TikTok
A video of lion dance performers grooving to non-traditional tracks has gone viral. TikTok user @miegemezzzzz posted the minute-and-a-half-long clip on Monday. In it, three groups of lion dance performers move to popular modern songs instead of the typical sounds of cymbals,…
· Editorial Staff
Why some Asians say ‘Hope you get rich’ instead of ‘Happy new year’
There’s no celebration in the world like Lunar New Year — red envelopes, firecrackers, lion dances and people saying “Gong hei fat choy” in Cantonese or “Gong xi fa cai” in Mandarin to each other. The only thing is, those phrases don’t mean Happy New Year. It’s wishing you good…
· Bryan Ke
Black Asian USC student faces backlash for advocating ‘Lunar New Year’ over ‘Chinese New Year’
Kiara Nguyen, a biracial Black and Vietnamese student at the University of Southern California, was accused of attempting “to erase the holiday’s Chinese origins” when she said “Chinese New Year” was incorrect in a post on the school’s Instagram account. “I misspoke. What I was…
· Bryan Ke
Father suffers burns after 5-year-old blows up homework assigned over Lunar New Year with firecrackers
A boy in China reportedly blew up his Lunar New Year holiday homework using his grandfather’s lighter and cousin’s firecrackers on Feb. 10. His father managed to put out the fire before escaping with only minor burns, while the rest of the family managed to flee unharmed. The…
· Michelle De Pacina
University of Toronto hands out ‘hell bank notes’ meant for deceased to students on Lunar New Year
A graduate residence building at the University of Toronto mistakenly offered red envelopes of “hell money” meant for the deceased to its students during Lunar New Year. “Giving 冥币 (hell money) to a living person is a horrible act because you are conveying to the person that…
· Editorial Staff
South Coast Plaza Unveils Epic Year of the Tiger Display and Lunar New Year Celebrations
South Coast Plaza welcomes all to join in celebrating Lunar New Year with an amazing interactive Year of the Tiger display, cultural exhibits, boutique gifts, and traditional music! Through Feb. 20, South Coast Plaza is offering a substantial assortment of limited-time prizes,…
· Michelle De Pacina
TikTokers offer dates to singles facing relationship pressure from inquisitive relatives on Lunar New Year
The Chinese New Year has prompted a TikTok trend wherein some Singaporeans are advertising themselves as dates for rent. The trend highlights the pressures many feel from relatives’ questions about their relationship status during Lunar New Year family celebrations. The Chinese…
· Khier Casino
Apple releases special edition AirPods Pro to celebrate Year of the Tiger
Apple has released a special edition AirPods Pro with a case bearing a tiger emoji in honor of the Year of the Tiger. The Tiger AirPods Pro are available to customers in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore at a cost of HK$1,999 (approximately $256). Apple is releasing a…