Lunar New Year

Learn about the Lunar New Year, a celebration of the arrival of spring, and what foods are said to bring good luck and fortune in the coming year.

An East Bay private Chinese school program says its students, staff and parents were the victim of an online hate crime after their Chinese New Year celebration was hijacked Friday.

In recent decades, a new pattern has emerged in the luxury retail world: In late December, many of the world’s most valuable brands will unveil exclusive lines of merchandise covered in Chinese cultural symbols, one of a dozen animal zodiac signs, the color red or all of the above. Marketing for this Lunar New Year, which falls on Friday,...

China has expanded sweeping efforts to contain a viral disease by postponing the end of this week’s Lunar New Year holiday to keep the public at home and avoid spreading infection as the death toll rose to 80.

The Year of the Rat begins on January 25th and with it comes the exchange of red envelopes to mark the occasion.

Several celebrations are marking The Year of the Rat in the days ahead, from Universal Studios Hollywood to the Original Farmers Market.

A new pneumonia-like illness has health authorities on the alert as new cases are discovered in more countries, including the United States. Health experts say the coronavirus is not as deadly as SARS, but is still highly contagious.

The 10th annual SD Lunar New Year Festival features dazzling lanterns, bands, lion dances, fire crackers, and a very large selection of Asian food. The prices are good, and the quality is excellent. Operates entirely through voluntary and unpaid efforts. The dozen coordinators, staff, and over 250 college and high school students dedicate countless hours to ensure residents receive the…