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Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: A Glimpse At How Kolkata's Chinese Community Celebrated It
Kolkata's Chinese community celebrated the Lunar New Year with vibrant traditions, including dragon dances, traditional feasts, and cultural performances, showcasing their rich heritage and unity.
Chinese Lunar New Year 2025
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The Chinese Lunar New Year was celebrated on 29th January. This day marks the start of the lunar calendar. Chinese Lunar New Year is also celebrated by the Chinese community in Kolkata. People enjoy this day with their families, traditional feasts, dragon dances, and ritual, bringing good fortune and prosperity for the coming year. (Image Source: Pinterest/kolkatarchobiwala)
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Kolkata's Chinese traditions date back to the late 18th century when immigrants brought their vibrant culture and culinary practices with them to Kolkata. They had set up tanneries, restaurants, and temples in Tiretti Bazaar and Tangra. (Image Source: PTI)
Published at : 30 Jan 2025 05:26 PM (IST)
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