Chinese New Year or CNY is a massive event in the Kuching calendar as it is a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar and solar Chinese calendar.
The festival is commonly referred to as the Spring Festival as the spring season in the lunisolar calendar traditionally starts, marking the end of winter.
Chinese New Year is considered one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture.
Chinese New Year in Kuching
A big majority of Kuching residents are Chinese, and this makes the event something well observed every year.
Due to this, it is normal for offices in Kuching to close early on the eve of Chinese New Year, while schools take a weeks break from the school term.
Expect Kuching’s skyline to be filled with fireworks on the night of Chinese New Year as well with local residents usually stopping at strategic places to see fireworks in Kuching to admire the view.
Events related to Chinese New Year
Since Chinese New Year is usually a family thing, there’s not many major events arranged in conjunction to the celebrations, except for mall sales and open houses.
However, events the events below are related to the celebrations.
- Kenyalang Park Chinese New Year Bazaar
- Chap Goh Meh (Lantern Festival)
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