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Events&Festivals2000ChineseNewYear(February5)TheChineseorLunarNewYearisthelongestandmostimportantfestivalinTaiwan.Duringthistime,theusualcustomwouldincludepayingoffdebts,purchasingnewclothes,cleaningthehouse,enjoyingsumptuousfamilyfeasts,offeringsacrificestothegods,andgivingfriendsandrelatives"redenvelopes"(angpau)containing"luckymoney."YoullhearfirecrackersthroughoutthenightonNewYearsEveandonthefollowingdays.LanternFestival(February19)TheLanternFestivalcameaboutwhenthepeopleofancientChi...
Events & Festivals 2000Chinese New Year (February 5) The Chinese or Lunar New Year is the longest and most important festival in Taiwan. During this time, the usual custom would include paying off debts, purchasing new clothes, cleaning the house, enjoying sumptuous family feasts, offering sacrifices to the gods, and giving friends and relatives "red envelopes" (ang pau) containing "lucky money." Youll hear firecrackers throughout the night on New Years Eve and on the following days.
Lantern Festival (February 19) The Lantern Festival came about when the people of ancient China first believed that celestial spirits could be seen flying about in the light of the first full moon of the new lunar year. Their search using torches evolved into the current celebrations of colorful lanterns at temples and parks. Children of the past were given la...