FREE ENTRY / FrstHand - Lunar New Year

Celebrated by millions of people, Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, marks the beginning of the new year based on the lunar or lunisolar calendars. The event is celebrated by various religious and indigenous groups around the world. The Chinese New Year festival began more than 4000 years ago and is the grandest ancient traditional festival in the country. Other parts of Asia have also been celebrating for hundreds of years with their own alterations on the tradition. Many immigrants have brought their celebrations to their new countries and it is a time to honor their unique cultures. Share your community’s traditions of Lunar New Year in an engaging visual story. What special foods and customs do you have for the festivities? How do you celebrate with friends, family or community?