Lunar New Year

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Lunar New Year Festivities and Precautions Across Asia

Learn about the Lunar New Year celebrations and precautions taken in New Zealand and Asian nations.

The Lunar New Year brings vibrant festivities and traditional celebrations across Asia, with families gathering for rituals and blessings. Fire and Emergency NZ has banned fireworks and lanterns to prevent hazards after recent fires. Geopolitical tensions in the region add complexity to the event, urging caution. As communities prepare for the Year of the Dragon, Chinese travelers opt for independent travel over group tours.

In New Zealand, Kiwis are urged to be extra cautious during Lunar New Year celebrations. Meanwhile, towns and cities worldwide gear up for events like the Lantern Festival, expecting large crowds to mark the occasion. The festival is a time of joy and togetherness, with billions worldwide celebrating with family and loved ones.

Amidst the festivities, taboos and superstitions play a role, with wishes for luck and prosperity prevailing. The Year of the Dragon signifies a time of auspicious beginnings, and people from various cultures partake in the customs and traditions associated with the Lunar New Year.

Interesting Facts: Chinese astronauts celebrated the Lunar New Year in space, marking a unique twist to the global celebrations. The Lantern Festival in Auckland is anticipated to draw significant attendance, highlighting the multicultural aspect of the Lunar New Year celebrations.

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Fireworks and lanterns banned ahead of Lunar New Year (Stuff.co.nz)

Having already dealt with several major fires across the country this calendar year, Fire and Emergency NZ have issued a ban on fireworks and sky lanterns ...

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Lunar New Year flames colorful festivities across Asian nations (1 News)

It comes as geopolitical tension is heightened across the continent.

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Fireworks warning ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations (New Zealand Herald)

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has urged Kiwis to be “extra cautious” during Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend as parts of the country remain...

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PHOTOS: Year of the Dragon celebrated across Asia on Lunar New ... (PBS NewsHour)

People across Asia welcomed the Lunar New Year on Saturday with family gatherings, festivals and temple visits to ask for blessings.

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China's Lunar New Year 2024: Group Tours Are Out, Northern ... (Skift)

As Chinese travelers gear up for the Lunar New Year holiday, more are eschewing the group tours for independent travel.

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Happy Lunar New Year 2024! Chinese astronauts welcome Year of ... (Space.com)

Lunar New Year 2024 falls on Feb. 10, marking the beginning of the Year of the Dragon and a time to celebrate with family for billions of people worldwide.

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What you need to know about the Lunar New Year (Stuff.co.nz)

Towns and cities worldwide are preparing to roll out a number of events such as the Lantern Festival in Auckland with event organisers anticipating big crowds ...

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In pictures: Lunar New Year celebrations (CNN)

Millions of families across the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year, widely considered the most treasured festival in the Chinese calendar.

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What to know about Lunar New Year: The Year of the Dragon (The Washington Post)

As a billion people in much of Asia and across the world celebrate Lunar New Year this weekend, here's what to know about the auspicious Year of the Dragon.

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Taboos and superstitions line every Lunar New Year celebration ... (ABC News)

Wishes for luck, prosperity and longevity are common when the new year comes around and sometimes that involves adhering to taboos and superstitions.

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