Tag: Lunar New Year

Posted on

The Lunar New Year: A Celebration of Renewal and Tradition

426154210 10231726191168091 543737801206879351 n

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals across Asia and beyond. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar, heralding a time of renewal, family gatherings, and cultural festivities. In this essay, we will explore the essence of the Lunar New Year, its traditions, and the diverse communities that come together to celebrate this auspicious occasion.

Continue reading The Lunar New Year: A Celebration of Renewal and Tradition

Posted on

Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Ridgewood

419725575 896680718699361 6718171789836129847 n

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Asian American and Pacific Islander Alliance* invites you to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.  Enjoy wonderful performances and delicious foods, raffle prizes and more on Sunday, February 4th at the Ridgewood High School Campus Center.  Come ring in the Lunar New Year – tickets are on sale now!

Continue reading Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Ridgewood

Posted on

2023’s Best Cities for Lunar New Year Celebrations

Chinese-New-Year

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, time to gather with your loved ones and feast on fish, fruit, and dumplings to welcome the Lunar New Year and while for the first time, various Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) groups in Ridgewood are collaborating to produce a community-wide celebration of our holiday.

Continue reading 2023’s Best Cities for Lunar New Year Celebrations

Posted on

Chinese New Year 2021 falls on Friday, February 12, 2021

external content.duckduckgo 21 scaled

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is China’s most important festival. It is time for families to be together and a week of an official public holiday. Chinese New Year 2021 falls on Friday, February 12, 2021, beginning a year of the Ox. China’s public holiday will be February 11–17, 2021.

Continue reading Chinese New Year 2021 falls on Friday, February 12, 2021

Posted on

Ridgewood Board of Education Moves to Add 3 New Holidays to the Calendar

happy festivus with pole1

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, at last nights Ridgewood Board of Education meeting , Superintendent Dr. Daniel Fishbein recommended three new holidays.

Eid
Diwali
Lunar New Year

On Monday Dr. Fishbein gave a presentation on the holiday calendar survey after providing background on the process. An overview of the survey results was shared, followed by three calendar examples which included Eid, Diwali, and Lunar New Year. After review and discussion, the Board recommended moving these calendars for review by the Calendar Committee. Click here to view the presentation.

Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education Moves to Add 3 New Holidays to the Calendar