Banks and official city buildings often have their exteriors covered in red and gold material to ensure a prosperous New Year. Lanterns are ubiquitous at Chinese New Year events. Some say the ...

One of the most important staples of Chinese festivity is food, and the Lunar New Year is no different. In the north, people tend to eat dumplings, which represent pieces of gold and can symbolise ...

Kolkata: The Chinese community of Kolkata rang in the New Year with tradition and joy on ... that stole the show as young dancers in red and gold costumes twirled through the streets, drawing ...

Because the Lunar New Year never falls on the same ... For example, the traditional red envelopes, usually decorated with gold Chinese letters, are sold by Chinatown merchants with pictures ...