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Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is celebrated across China and in many parts of Asia and the world where Chinese communities can be found. It is often marked by time off work or school and includes family visits, meals together, and games like mahjong.
The third lunar month of the Year of the Snake begins on March 29, 2025. What does the month have in store for you? Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Chinese zodiac predictions

Is Year of the Snake’s third month lucky for you? 12 zodiac sign horoscopes

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for love, career, health and finance for the 12 Chinese zodiac signs.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong arrivals rise 7% to 8.4 million in first 2 months of 2025

Tencent

Tencent chases Chinese tourists in Singapore with Sentosa deal

China’s film industry

China’s Ne Zha 2 still flying high as highest-grossing animated movie of all time

Gone are the days when Chinese filmmakers were left scrambling to recreate the economic success of foreign offerings such as Kung Fu Panda.

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Children pose for photos on Sunday in front of a poster at the Singapore premiere of the Chinese animated film “Ne Zha 2”, which saw its global box office haul top US$2 billion on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
Horoscopes

What’s your luck looking like for March 2025, the Earth Rabbit month?

This is your month if you’re a Rabbit like Angelina Jolie or Johnny Depp, while Horses and Roosters should tread carefully.

Food and Drinks

Profile | Bruce Lee was her aunt’s dishwasher. Chef Angie Mar on a life in food

A Chinese-American chef who ‘can’t really cook Chinese food’, Angie Mar of New York’s Le B on her roots in food and not cooking for critics.

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US-China relations

Opinion | People-to-people relations are the real glue of China-US ties

Despite the complex global landscape, Chinese and Americans have a genuine desire to expand mutually beneficial cooperation.

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China’s C919 passenger plane

China’s C919 jet passes Lunar New Year test as usage rate soars

The Chinese-made aircraft was deployed on 38 routes including Shanghai-Hong Kong, a significant increase compared with last year’s holiday.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Boost Hong Kong’s brand with green mega-events

Readers discuss a missed opportunity at the Lunar New Year markets, and the Asian Winter Games’ sustainable efforts.

Hong Kong economy

Buyers quick off mark as Hong Kong car plates ‘S’ and ‘88’ go for millions

‘S’ plate, a rare single-letter registration mark, fetches HK$14.2 million while “88” makes HK$11.4 million.

The single letter “S” plate had an opening price of just HK$5,000. Photo: Handout
Trending in China

‘Naughty’ China boy calls police after dispute with dad over New Year lucky money

Youngster uses father’s mobile phone to call law enforcers who side with dad but urge him to improve the way he educates son.

A young boy in China called the police to report a robbery after his father kept his Lunar New Year lucky money. Photo: Shutterstock
China's economic recovery

How a Valentine’s Day fad sparked a ‘gold rush’ in China

Demand for gold jewellery spiked in China ahead of Valentine’s Day as consumers pivoted away from other luxury gifts.

Japan

Why Japan is the No 1 travel destination for Chinese tourists

The weak yen has spurred many Chinese nationals to visit Japan, while food is the biggest motivator for them to travel to the region.

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From our archives

In pictures: Spring Lantern Festival in Hong Kong, through the years

To mark the end of Chinese New Year, Hong Kong comes alive with colourful lanterns on the 15th day of the first lunar month – here’s a look back at celebrations from the 1980s to 2024.

Visitors trying to solve lantern riddles during the Spring Lantern Festival in Tiger Balm Gardens in Tai Hang, Hong Kong, in 1988. Photo: David Wong
Chinese culture

Wait until this date to open your Lunar New Year red packets

There is a particular day considered the best and most auspicious on which to open your red packets. Try to resist the temptation until then.

There is a particular day and time considered the best and most auspicious to open your Lunar New Year red packets. Photo: Shutterstock
Valentine's Day

Asian Valentine’s days, from Lantern Festival and Qixi to White Day

As well as Valentine’s Day, Japanese celebrate White Day and mainland Chinese the ‘520’ festival, while Korea’s Black Day is for singles.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong, mainland stars to perform at ‘historic’ Kai Tak Sports Park opening

Athletes and singers from across generations will feature in ‘grand’ March 1 ceremony, No 2 official Eric Chan says.

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Chinese culture

Born in the Year of the Dragon? Here’s everything you need to know in 2025

From predictions to curses and feng shui tips for Dragons in the Year of the Snake.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s flu season to peak in late February, jab rates still low: experts

Infection numbers will increase as residents returning from abroad bring virus back to Hong Kong, CUHK’s David Hui warns.

Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: from Tilda Swinton to Hegra, Saudi Arabia

In this issue, explore Hmong culture, discover Saudi Arabia’s hidden gem and listen to the Oscar-winning actress’ take on film conservation.

Chinese culture

Feng shui master’s advice for Dragons in the Year of the Snake

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Dragons can place auspicious elements, colours and symbols for luck in the Year of the Snake.

Dragons will experience a complete turnaround of fortunes in the Year of the Snake. A feng shui master shares how to maximise luck in health, wealth and love. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong tourism

Call to expand Hong Kong multiple-entry visas to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou

Legislator Perry Yiu calls for expansion of visa scheme currently offered to Shenzhen residents to attract more overnight visitors to Hong Kong.

Tourists visit the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront during Lunar New Year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Trending in China

Chinese eatery praised for sharing US$74,000 Lunar New Year profit with staff

Generous hotpot chain boss also offers ‘filial piety’ allowance which staff must hand over to parents, says move is not a ‘publicity stunt’.

China’s Communist Party

Chinese city authorities break into shop to enforce Lunar New Year festive rules

Officials in Datong apologise after firefighters break into a shop to turn on more lights to help create a holiday atmosphere in the old city.

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Chinese culture

Born in the Year of the Rabbit? Here’s everything you need to know in 2025

From predictions to curses and feng shui tips for Rabbits in the Year of the Snake.

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Horoscopes

Chinese horoscopes: how’s your luck in February 2025, the Earth Tiger Month?

This is your month if you’re a Tiger like Lady Gaga and Tom Cruise … while Snakes should play it safe – but did you know that babies born before February 4 take their sign from the previous year?

What’s your luck like in February 2025, the Earth Tiger Month? Chinese horoscopes for health, wealth, work and love as we enter the Year of the Yin Wood Snake. Photo: SCMP Graphic
Chinese culture

Feng shui master’s tips for Rabbits in the Year of the Snake

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares how Rabbits can improve their luck in a year where their love life may not be as stable as their career.

China economy

China’s Lunar New Year spending spree offers hope for consumption boost

Statistics indicate domestic consumption broke several records during this year’s holiday, with lower-end spending seeing the biggest gains.

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