Chinese New Year (Hari Raya Imlek) A. Chinese New Year is the most important celebration for Chinese people. Chinese New Year celebrations begin on the first day of the first month in the Chinese calendar and end with Cap Go Meh on the 15th. Chinese New Year's Eve is known as Chúxī which means "New Year's Eve". B. In addition to visiting relatives and friends, each family will eat together with typical Chinese New Year dishes, go to the temple, and give angpau or hongbao on Chinese New Year's Eve. The tradition of sharing angpau is often a part that is awaited when Chinese New Year arrives. C. In Indonesia, the tradition of celebrating Chinese New Year is carried out in different ways. There are at least six Chinese New Year traditions that are often carried out by Indonesian people. Here is the explanation: Cleaning and Decorating the House Gathering with the Extended Family Distributing Angpao Lighting Fireworks and Firecrackers Watching Barongsai and Liong Performances
D. Typical Chinese New Year foods that are believed to bring good luck: one of them is: Kue Keranjang Kue keranjang is never absent from every Chinese New Year celebration. Having a sweet taste and chewy texture, Kue keranjang is believed to bring good luck, health, wealth, and happiness that is better than the previous year. The arrangement of Kue keranjang that are stacked on top of each other also has a deep meaning, namely symbolizing good luck in higher salaries and positions. Typical Chinese New Year Side Dishes 1. Grilled Chicken with Soy Sauce 2. Pork with Soy Sauce 3. Fried Fish 4. Cap Cay 5. Shrimp with Mayonnaise Sauce 6. Roasted Duck 7. Vermicelli or Fried Noodles a mandatory dish on the Chinese New Year celebration table.
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the most important holidays in China. In 2025, it will be celebrated on January 29, marking the beginning of the Year of the Wood Snake.