He added, "Culture is contagious. Just as Chinese people join Myanmar's Thingyan Water Festival, we celebrate the Chinese New Year. Events like these strengthen cultural bonds and promote friendship." ...

In July last year, Myanmar designated Chinese New Year as a public holiday. In December, the Spring Festival and Myanmar's Thingyan Water Festival were both included in the UNESCO List of ...

Lunar New Year is celebrated, first of all, by plenty of ethnically Chinese people who have no truck with the CCP and no ...

Beyond traditions, the Spring Festival ... to wish them Happy Chinese New Year," she said. She added that with Chinese New Year recognised as a public holiday in Myanmar starting this year ...

The celebrations will span over 15 days, and end with the Lantern Festival on Wednesday, February 12. Livemint brings you a list of ‘Happy Chinese New ... or water—forming a 60-year cycle.

Starting with Dance of the Golden Snake, a music piece for celebrating the Year of the Snake and Chinese New Year, Shanghai University of Financial and Economics held a celebration event on Jan 21 for ...

Wednesday, Jan. 29, marks the Chinese New Year. is also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival ... gold, wood, water, fire, and earth, according to the South China Morning Post.

"The Chinese New Year celebration in Myanmar this year is truly special," said U Win Tin, a senior participant, as he explored the booths. "This year is unique because both China's Spring Festival and ...

In July last year, Myanmar designated Chinese New Year as a public holiday. In December, the Spring Festival and Myanmar's Thingyan Water Festival were both included in the UNESCO List of Intangible ...