What is there to do in Boston for Chinese New Year?

Boston’s huge and colorful Chinese New Year Parade usually (but not always) takes place each year on the second Sunday after the beginning of Chinese New Year….More suggestions:

Catch a matinee in the nearby Theatre District after the parade.
Walk a couple of blocks to Boston Common and go ice skating on Frog Pond.

What day is today for Chinese New Year?

New Year’s Eve on January 21st, 2023. New Year’s Day on January 22nd, 2023. The Lantern Festival on February 5th, 2023.

Where is Chinese New Year most celebrated?

Hong Kong — Parade, Fireworks, and Horse Racing In Hong Kong, the Spring Festival is the biggest holiday, and people celebrate differently than in the Mainland.

Is it politically correct to say Chinese New Year?

The name ‘Chinese New Year’ likely originated from Western countries wanting to differentiate what the Chinese celebrate as New Year with their own. There’s nothing technically wrong with calling it Chinese New Year. Or Vietnamese New Year.

What do you eat for Chinese New Year?

Traditional Lunar New Year foods include longevity noodles, a whole steamed fish for abundance, sticky rice balls for togetherness, and more. Below you’ll find some of those lucky foods, along with other traditional dishes like dumplings and rice cakes.

What is the difference between Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year?

The festival that is frequently referred to as ‘Chinese New Year’ is not only celebrated in China. The term ‘Lunar New Year’ is increasingly used to refer to festivals in other countries that take place at the same time and with many of the same traditions as in China.

Why is Chinese New Year so long?

Because it depends on the Moon, the date of Lunar New Year actually changes each year, but it will always fall some time between 21 January and 20 February. The festival starts on 1 February and lasts for up to 16 days.

What foods are eaten for Chinese New Year?

These are the most important Chinese New Year Foods and their meanings:

Dumplings.
Spring Rolls.
Niangao.
Sweet Rice Balls.
Noodles.
Fish.
Steamed Chicken.
Fruit and Vegetables.

Can I brush my teeth on Chinese New Year?

It might be the last thing on your current to-do-list, but reconsider if you do not want to get an unpleasant surprise in the middle of your celebrations. Always bring your toothbrush with you! It allows you to brush after a snack or a big meal, to make sure the niangao (sticky ricecake) does not stick to your teeth.

Do you wish someone Happy Chinese New Year?

The most common greeting used during the Chinese New Year is a simple “Happy New Year,” also used during our regular Jan 1st new year.

Is it OK to say Happy Chinese New Year?

How can I wish someone a Happy Chinese New Year? It directly translates to “wishing you great happiness and prosperity.” In Mandarin, the same greeting is “gong xi fa cai” (pronounced gong she fa tsai).