Chinese New Year

Spontaneous Protest in Chongqing Subdues Police

February 13, 2013, 12:50 pm

After police let off a BMW driver after he assaulted a bus driver, due solely to his political connections, locals were enraged and started a street protest against the police.

Chinese Villagers Spend New Year in Darkness

February 13, 2013, 10:54 am

Power outages have spoiled the Chinese New Year’s Eve celebration again for the rural citizens of a city in Hunan.

Chinese New Year Celebrations Around the World (Photo Gallery)

February 12, 2013, 1:16 am

From Chinatown in New York City to halfway around the world in Jakarta, Indonesia, and everywhere in between, celebrations for the Chinese Lunar New Year are in full swing.

Jiaozi, Ravioli’s Chinese Ancestor

February 11, 2013, 7:39 am

A contemporary dish with an ancient origin.

Traditional Dishes Eaten During the Chinese New Year

February 11, 2013, 12:33 am

Celebrating the Chinese New Year includes preparing and enjoying special dishes.

Chinese Character for Snake: Shé 蛇

February 9, 2013, 12:51 am

Learn about the Chinese character for snake as we celebrate Chinese New Year 2013, Year of the Snake.

The Chinese New Year: More About the Year of the Snake

February 7, 2013, 5:18 pm

The Chinese New Year is one of the most important and longest festivals in the Chinese calendar, lasting for 15 days and culminating in the Lantern Festival.

During Chinese New Year, Traps for Travelers Abound

February 6, 2013, 10:37 am

Around this time every year China undergoes a massive internal migration, but travelers need to be careful.

Chinese New Year 2013 – The Year of the Snake

February 4, 2013, 1:11 pm

While saying farewell to the celestial dragon, we welcome the intelligent snake. Chinese New Year in 2013 falls on Sunday, Feb. 10— it is the Year of the Snake.

Flushing Parade Celebrates Chinese New Year

February 6, 2012, 12:27 am

The Year of the Dragon roared down the streets of Flushing on Saturday, with a parade to celebrate the most auspicious of animals in the Chinese zodiac.