Five things to know about Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rabbit
Canadians across the country and people around the world kicked off the first day of Lunar New Year celebrations Sunday and welcomed the arrival of the Year of the Rabbit.
Here are five things to know about the annual tradition widely celebrated in Asian countries and expatriate communities around the world::
What is the Lunar New Year?
The Lunar New Year is the most important annual holiday in China and is also celebrated in other countries such as Vietnam, Korea, Singapore and Malaysia. Some traditions are shared among these nations and their descendants, but celebrations are largely unique to each country’s cultural identity.