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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.
Cancelled flights have done nothing for the reputation of the city or its flagship carrier, and there needs to be answers as well as an end to chaos.
After much lobbying by China and other countries in Asia, the United Nations has finally declared a festivity observed by 2 billion people as a ‘floating’ holiday.
Christmas exodus and shrinking inbound tourism mean city has to be better prepared for next big holiday and encourage more visitors and locals to spend.
Officials should be giving a reason as to why the Democratic Party’s successful bid for a dry goods stall at the Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair was rejected.
- After ride-hailing services were temporarily banned at a Shanghai airport, analysts worry the move will dampen business and consumer confidence
- ‘Sweeping’ move shows regulatory action can be hard and swift, they said, and could put a damper on private sector activity
Spice up your wardrobe for the Year of the Dragon with these auspicious persimmon and dragon-themed collections by Moynat, Giuseppe Zanotti and more
What are the simplest ways to win mahjong? We take a look at how to figure out the strategies of the other players, how to keep them from winning and what sort of mind games you can play.
What’s your zodiac sign? What should you say and do during Lunar New Year? Why are more babies born in dragon years? Find out more in this visual explainer.
Van Cleef & Arpels, Bottega Veneta and Boucheron are among those releasing bold new collections that happily connect with Asian demand for the lucky colour as we welcome the Chinese Year of the Dragon
Following the furore over the United States Postal Service’s 2024 Year of the Dragon commemorative stamp, we look at rival stamp designs from Hong Kong, mainland China, Japan, Thailand and the Isle of Man.
To guarantee a ‘good start’ to the year and a jump on sustained economic recovery, a Chinese ministry has told leaders of major regions to keep up manufacturing in 2024 as the country prepares for the Lunar New Year holiday.
Huawei’s return to form in the world’s largest smartphone market was jump-started by the surprise release last August of its Mate 60 Pro 5G handset.
Mahjong is all about tactics, cunning and strategy – on top of pure luck – and you had better learn how to walk before you run. Here are the basics of how to play and win the Chinese tabletop tile game.
One of the best places to get golden oysters is Lau Fau Shan in Hong Kong. The Post’s Lisa Cam went on a trip to discover the secret behind this beloved ingredient.
Seasonal fair in Causeway launches alongside 14 others across city on Sunday, marking return of hot food and merchandise vendors following pandemic.
‘It’s related to the weather, the virus is less active when it’s warm,’ says David Hui, professor of respiratory medicine at Chinese University.
Hong Kong banks have launched marketing campaigns to kick off the Year of the Dragon. The giveaways include fireworks dinners, lucky draws and air tickets to lock in new clients and entertain wealthy customers.
Chinese are debating a superstitious belief that the coming lunar year will bode badly for marriages, and the Ministry of Civil Affairs is paying attention.
English performer Harry Styles just celebrated his 30th birthday on February 1, so what’s in store for the Year of the Rooster star during the Year of the Dragon in 2024?
A weather-induced power failure stops one train into Wuhan for eight hours, leaving passengers without heating.
A kind friend, despite feuds with Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber, Gomez has found a supportive partner in Benny Blanco – so could September be the time to take their relationship to the next level?
Hong Kong’s stock market could see a roller-coaster ride full of turbulence and drama as a ‘groggy dragon stumbles out of its cave’, according to CLSA’s tongue-in-cheek predictions.
The first month of the Chinese calendar and Wood Dragon year is represented by the Tiger, whose representatives include Marilyn Monroe, Jim Carrey and Karl Marx
From a newly opened bar with panoramic views of the harbour to a Chinese restaurant serving contemporary Chiu Chow food, here are 8 of the best restaurants and bars opening in Hong Kong in February 2024.
In a report to Civil Aviation Department, Cathay CEO Ronald Lam says airline underestimated level of reserve pilots necessary to cover absence caused by seasonal illness.
Valentino’s iconic Rosso red hue finds festive applications in the Garavani Locò bucket bag, VLogo Moon mini bag and VLogo tote, while Bape’s signature camo is rendered on MCM bags, totes and pouches
Created to usher in the Year of the Dragon, Wilson Pang’s 38,000-balloon installation for a Hong Kong shopping mall has scooped the Guinness World Record for ‘largest balloon sculpture of a dragon’.
Snowstorms, freezing rain and heavy rainfall expected to affect much of the country during the holiday, also known as Spring Festival, and the ‘complex’ conditions could have ‘significant impact’ on transport, meteorological agency says.
Zheng Yanxiong, director of the central government’s liaison office, lists three wishes for Hong Kong at Lunar New Year reception.
