LIVE: Chinese New Year Celebration In New York | Dragon Celebrations | Lunar New Year 2024 | IN18L

LIVE: Chinese NewYear Celebration in New York City | Dragon Celebrations in NYC | Lunar NewYear 2024 | CNBC TV18
NEW YORK CITY, NY - Firecrackers and lion dances mark the start of the Lunar New Year of the Dragon, considered to be the most auspicious of the 12 that make up the Chinese zodiac.
As the Lunar New Year approaches on February 10th, 2024, its significance continues to grow within the United States. While East and Southeast Asian nations view the Lunar New Year as a major cultural and economic event, for many Asian Americans, it is just another working day. Nevertheless, various cities and states throughout the nation have started formally acknowledging and celebrating this cultural occasion. This year, explore the landscape of Lunar New Year observances within the US, discovering which locations have chosen to grant it public holiday status.
The Lunar New Year, following the lunisolar calendar, marks the arrival of spring and is known by various names such as Chinese New Year, Seollal in Korea, Tết in Vietnam, Tsagaan Sar in Mongolia, and more. With a history spanning over 4,000 years, it stands as one of the oldest and most enduring traditions, passed down through countless generations.
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