Chinese New Year: an ancient celebration that boosts tourism
29-01-25
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the most important and vibrant celebrations in the world. With more than 4,000 years of history, this holiday is not only a cultural and family event in China, but also a global phenomenon that attracts millions of tourists every year that will begin today, January 29, and will mark the beginning of the Year of the Wooden Snake, according to the Chinese lunar calendar.
This is one of the most important festivals in China and other Asian communities, celebrated with family gatherings, parades, lion and dragon dances, fireworks and rituals to attract good fortune. The dragon is a symbol of power, wisdom and success, so 2025 is expected to be a year of great opportunity and change. In addition, the wood element represents growth and creativity, suggesting a period of innovation and development in different aspects of life.
Chinese New Year marks the beginning of the new year according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the date varies each year, usually between January and February. The celebration lasts 15 days, culminating with the Lantern Festival. During this festival, families gather to honor their ancestors, enjoy traditional feasts and participate in activities such as fireworks, dragon and lion dances, and the giving of red envelopes (hongbao) with money to wish good luck. Each year is associated with an animal of the Chinese zodiac, which adds a unique symbolic meaning to the celebration.