culture
February 18, 2026
China and its diaspora celebrate Lunar New Year: displacements, banquets, and lights
China and its diaspora in Asia, Europe, and Oceania celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year, this time under the sign of the Fire Horse, amidst the world's largest annual population movement and traditional banquets, red lights, and fireworks.
TL;DR
- Lunar New Year is being celebrated by China and its diaspora worldwide.
- The celebration is accompanied by the largest annual human migration on the planet.
- Traditional New Year's Eve dinners, family banquets, red attire, and fireworks are central to the festivities.
- Celebrations are observed in various countries, including Spain, Australia, Thailand, and Japan.
- This year's zodiac animal is the Fire Horse, symbolizing vitality and dynamism.
- The zodiac is based on 12 animals combined with five elements, influencing personality, career, marriage, and fortune.