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  2. Chinese New Year customs in Singapore - Wikipedia

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    In Singapore, the Chinese New Year is celebrated primarily by Chinese Singaporeans, or members of the Chinese diaspora located there, who make up over 75% of Singapore's population. [1] The holiday is the start of a new year based on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar.

  3. List of observances set by the Chinese calendar - Wikipedia

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    In Singapore, Chinese New Year is the only traditional Chinese public holiday, likewise with Malaysia. Each region has its own holidays on top of this condensed traditional Chinese set. Mainland China and Taiwan observe patriotic holidays, Hong Kong and Macau observe Christian holidays, and Malaysia and Singapore celebrate Malay and Indian ...

  4. When Is the Chinese New Year in 2024? - AOL

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    The Chinese New Year public holiday (which begins on Chinese New Year's Eve and ends on the sixth day of the lunar year) is from Feb. 9-15, 2024. How long is the Year of the Dragon?

  5. When is the Chinese New Year 2024? Details to know ... - AOL

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    Chinese New Year dates. Twelve animal symbols comprise the Chinese zodiac. Here are the animals and which birth years they are associated with: Rat: 1924, 1936, 1948 ...

  6. Chingay parade - Wikipedia

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    This practice of float decoration spread to the rest of Malaya by the 1960s, and eventually became associated with the Chinese New Year. The second Chingay procession was held in 1926 in celebration of the birthday of the God of Prosperity. The third Chingay procession was held in 1957 to celebrate the centenary of the City Council of George Town.

  7. 100 Lunar New Year Greetings for Luck and Prosperity - AOL

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    Also known as Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year is considered an important holiday in many Asian countries — such as China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Tibet, Mongolia, Singapore ...

  8. Public holidays in Singapore - Wikipedia

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    There are generally 11 public holidays a year; however, since the gap between the Islamic calendar and the Gregorian calendar lasts around 11 days, Hari Raya Aidil Fitri and Hari Raya Aidil Adha are respectively celebrated twice in a Gregorian calendar year every 32 or 33 years. This occurred in 1968 and 2000 for Hari Raya Puasa as well as 1974 ...

  9. Everything to Know About Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year ...

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    Lunar New Year celebrates new beginnings and is observed to “usher in good health, happiness, and good fortune for the new year,” Ying Yen, Executive Director at the New York Chinese Cultural ...