Lunar New Year Celebrations and Customs

The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is a major celebration in China and other Asian countries, marked by the largest annual human migration. Billions travel to join family and friends, with cultural customs like family feasts, dragon dances, and red envelopes. The festival begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar, initiating a 15-day Spring Festival. This year, it started on January 29th, with travel peaking weeks before. Most travel within China is by car, but significant numbers use trains and planes.

What makes the Lunar New Year celebration in China unique in terms of travel?

• It involves the largest annual human migration.

• It is celebrated only in rural areas.

• It is the most expensive festival globally.

• It is the longest festival in the world.

How many trips are expected to be made to China during the 40-day travel period for the Lunar New Year?

• 7 billion

• 9 billion

• 11 billion

• 5 billion

Which other cultures, besides Chinese, celebrate the Lunar New Year?

• Vietnamese and Korean

• Japanese and Indian

• Indonesian and Malaysian

• Thai and Filipino

What are some of the cultural customs associated with the Lunar New Year celebrations?

• Fireworks and parades

• Family feasts and dragon dances

• Costume parties and masquerades

• Street fairs and concerts

When does the Lunar New Year begin according to the lunar calendar?

• On the first full moon

• On the first new moon

• On the last full moon

• On the last new moon

Which mode of transportation is expected to have the highest number of trips during the Lunar New Year in China?

• Air travel

• Train travel

• Bus travel

• Bicycle travel