*What is Lunar New Year? Lunar New Year is the first day of the year according to the Lunar Calendar which is computed based on the cycles of the moon. Lunar New Year is traditionally celebrated by many countries in Asia such as China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Tibet, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore etc.
*Significance of the Lunar New Year celebration:
For most of Asian communitie
s around the world who celebrate Lunar New Year, it is the most significant and the most celebratory holiday of the year. Through centuries, it is when workers can rest from their work, and get to spend time with their families and relatives. Family members from near and far would travel to be with loved ones in time to usher out the old year and welcome in the new, with great festive flourish. In addition, many people travel, buy gifts, wear new clothes, cook festive foods, and burn firecrackers to celebrate the day.
*Lunar New Year Festival at AUW, Chittagong, Bangladesh:
The Lunar New Year festival aims to provide students from 7 countries at AUW, which are Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam, a festive atmosphere to enjoy their grand cultural celebration in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The festival also aims to provide cross-cultural learning experience for international community at AUW and the local community of Bangladesh. Let's have fun and create good memories together!
