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Shaanxi Cultural and Tourism Event |
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Lunar New Year / Spring Festival |
In some cultures, the Western dragon is mostly evil, while the loong or Chinese dragon embodies all the positive qualities and abilities. As far as some of the Chinese are concerned, it’s now Year of the Loong, not Year of the Dragon, because the 龙/loong or Chinese dragon is different from the Western dragon. Chinese lanterns are an integral part of the celebration of Chinese New Year. Lanterns are an important auspicious symbol in Chinese culture as these symbolize promotion or upward movement in one’s social status, hence lanterns are popular decorative items throughout the year. |
![]() Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. This vibrant and joyous holiday is not only the most important celebration in China but is also widely observed in Korea, Vietnam, Tibet, Mongolia, and other Asian cultures that follow the lunisolar Chinese calendar. |
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![]() The Lunar New Year celebrations in the Philippines are a vibrant and exciting event, with one of the most popular attractions being the Parades of Dragons and Lions. These parades feature colorful dances with twists and twirls that attract massive crowds of spectators on Ongpin Street, the major street of Chinatown. The street gets filled with vendors, performers, and excited spectators during this festive time.Apart from the parades, Chinese Filipinos also indulge in traditional foods during the Lunar New Year. Chestnuts are a favorite street food, and rice cakes are easily found everywhere. Pineapples, pomelos, and other citrus fruits are popular gifts during this time. Whole fish, noodles, and dumplings are also part of the feast. |
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LNY’s Eve Celebration at Lincoln Center |
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Experience BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, NJ Landmark of Hindu Culture and Architecture |
You are invited to an exclusive open house for travel professionals to tour and learn more about this cultural destination. February 28th, 2024, 4:00 PM112 N Main St, Robbinsville NJ 08561Register Now |
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As we kick off 2024, we’d like to invite you to the first Travel Professionals’ Open House to visit BAPS Akshardham, a Landmark of Hindu Culture & Architecture. Officially the 2nd largest Hindu house of worship in the world, BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham officially opened its doors to all on October 15, 2023, and we’re excited to showcase all that it has to offer to your tour groups or clients. The event will feature a private guided tour of the new mahamandir, an inside look at the experiences available to your clients, and dinner at the on-site restaurant, Shayona Café. Whether you’re interested in bringing a tour group here or curious to learn more, we welcome you to join fellow travel professionals at a place of unparalleled beauty, culture, and spirituality! Event Itinerary:4:00 PM – Arrival; Registration & Networking4:30 PM – Welcome Remarks 4:45 PM – Guided Tour5:45 PM – Presentation & Q&A6:30 PM – DinnerQuestions?Reach out to Radha Shah or Pratik Sharma via email or call us at 609-721-6991 |
Yuyuan Garden in ShanghaiChina-France Year of Culture and Tourism |
The annual Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival began simultaneously in Paris and Shanghai on Friday, December 15, 2023 marking the start of the Sino-France 2024 Chinese New Year celebrations.The Jardin d’Acclimatation in Paris came alive with over 60 large Chinese lantern sets and 2,000 traditional lanterns. The event will run through February 25.Designs featured dragons, mythical creatures from the “Classic of Mountains and Seas,” and colorful light displays. The event aims to immerse visitors in Eastern aesthetics and interactive performances, according to Yuyuan Inc, the festival organizer.At the same time, a lantern installation, the “A Night of Fish and Dragon Dance,” lit up Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden malls on Friday as a preview for its annual lantern fair. The Shanghai Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival will be held from late January to late February 2024 to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. |
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Elizabeth Chin Executive Director PATA New York elizabethnypata@gmail.com https://newyorkpata.org |