lunar new year

Emperor Taizong’s Pardon: How Trust and Compassion Defined the Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty

August 4, 2023 by Mikel Davis

Illustration of Emperor Taizong, the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty, on top of a map of China.

Emperor Taizong's compassionate pardon of death row prisoners during the golden age of the Tang Dynasty showcases a remarkable interplay of trust, mercy, and moral standards in ancient Chinese society. (Image: Zhiqing via Kan Zhong Guo)

Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year With the World’s Largest Migration

January 15, 2023 by Ratul Saha

The Lunar New Year, the Year of The Rabbit, falls on January 22 and is known for its exciting celebrations, sumptuous feasts, and family reunions. (Image: via Dreamstime)

Celebrate Chinese New Year With These 5 Ancient Poems

November 3, 2022January 30, 2022 by Jessica Kneipp

Happy Chinese New Year, 2022! (Image: Carolina Jaramillo via Dreamstime)

Lucky Money Management

August 30, 2023February 26, 2021 by Emma Lu

Giving red envelopes with money is a Chinese New Year tradition. (Image: kennymatic via Flickr)

How Displaying the Chinese Character ‘Fu’ Brings You Good Fortune

June 12, 2022February 25, 2021 by Emma Lu

'Fu' is the Chinese character for good fortune. (Image: DwSun via Dreamstime)

Intriguing Traditions of the Chinese Lantern Festival

June 15, 2022February 22, 2021 by Jessica Kneipp

Tunics were used extensively during the reign of the Xia Dynasty. (Image: via Wikimedia Commons)

Happy Chinese New Year 2021 Despite Virus and Security Law in Hong Kong

June 16, 2022February 16, 2021 by Hermann Rohr

People walking across the street in Hong Kong.

As part of the Chinese traditions, the Chinese people welcome the New Year by cleaning their homes thoroughly, hanging red couplets, and a red “fu” (the Chinese character for fortune or good luck) ideograph paper by the front entrance.(Image: Mona via Nspirement)

Nspirement Wishes Our Readers a Happy Chinese New Year 2021

June 16, 2022February 12, 2021 by John Andress

Happy Lunar New Year 2021.

A traditional greeting to our readers on Lunar New Year 2021 — we wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

An Intriguing Flower Fair Celebrating Taiwan’s Lunar New Year

March 21, 2022February 12, 2019 by Billy Shyu

Flowers at Lunar New Year Flower Fair in Taipei City.

The Lunar New Year Flower Fair (春節花市) in Taipei City, Taiwan. (Image: Billy Shyu via Nspirement)

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