NEKLAR WUXI CELEBRATES THE CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE DRAGON 2024
Neklar’s Wuxi plant (China) welcomes the 1st day of Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dragon on February 10th. They will celebrate this day together with their families, sharing red envelopes, blessings, traditional Chinese food and fireworks.
Chinese people deem themselves as the descendants of the dragon giving its pioneering spirit, wisdom, and high moral standard. As a symbol of good luck, the Dragon brings prosperity and happiness.
Chinese New Year has a history that spans over 3,000 years. It originated as a way to celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The festival is deeply rooted in Chinese mythology and folklore and has evolved over the centuries to become the grand celebration it is today.
What is the Chinese New Year 2024 animal?
Chinese New Year 2024 is a Year of the Dragon, more specifically, Wood Dragon, starting from February 10th, 2024, and lasting until January 28th, 2025.
The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
Why does Chinese New Year date change every year?
The date is decided by the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which is based on the cycles of the moon and sun and is generally 21–51 days behind the Gregorian (internationally-used) calendar.
The date of Chinese New Year changes every year, but it always falls between January 21st and February 20th. The day of Chinese New Year is a new moon day, usually the second after the winter solstice.
