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Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, celebrates the beginning of a new year according to the Chinese calendar. During this period of about 15 days, many Taiwanese people celebrate its traditions and more importantly, strictly adhere to the superstitions the come with this occasion.
Lunar New Year serves as both a time for family reunions and a reaffirmation of cultural heritage. It highlights Taiwan’s rich blend of Han Taiwanese customs, indigenous influences, and modern adaptations. [5] Lunar New Year celebrations incorporate a mix of Han Taiwanese traditions and local Taiwanese practices.
Many partake in New Year's traditions and superstitions to ensure ... any good fortunes for the upcoming year, according to Chinese superstition. ... unit for $2.1 billion in digital video push.
Chinese New Year customs can bring a welcome sense of renewal to a seemingly endless winter. The post 8 Chinese New Year Traditions, Explained appeared first on Reader's Digest.
[1] [2]: 4, 6 [note 1] In Chinese culture, the fifteenth day of the seventh month in the lunar calendar is called Ghost Day or (especially in Taiwan) Pudu (Chinese: 普渡; pinyin: Pǔdù; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Phó͘-tō͘) [3] and the seventh month is generally regarded as the Ghost Month, in which ghosts and spirits, including those of deceased ...
Lunar New Year 2023 (the year of the rabbit) began January 22. What to know about its traditions, superstitions, decorations, and celebrations.
Formosan mythology (1 C, 5 P) S. Superstitions of Taiwan (2 P) T. Taiwanese folk religion (3 C, 11 P) Taiwanese legends (4 P) Pages in category "Taiwanese folklore"
It’s believed that if you eat 12 grapes (one for each month of the year) before 12:01, they’ll bring you good luck in the year ahead. Related: ‘How Eating 12 Grapes on New Year’s Eve Led ...