In China, the New Year celebrated between January 21 and February 20 is called Lunar New Year.
In most of the countries around the world, New Year is celebrated on January 1, but there are some countries which do not celebrate it on the first day of the year. Many countries including China, Iran, Thailand celebrate it in their own style and according to their calendar. For example, Songkran of Thailand is called Thai New Year. It is celebrated according to the solar calendar. Most of the countries of the world welcome the New Year on January 1 according to the Gregorian calendar.
In countries where there is no tradition of celebrating New Year on January 1, it is known by different names. For example, in Iran the New Year is called Nowruz, in China it is called Lunar New Year and in Ethiopia it is called Enkutatash.Know how many countries in the world do not celebrate New Year on January 1 and how different the New Year is there.
China: Lunar New Year
In China, New Year is celebrated between 21 January and 20 February. It is known as Lunar New Year and Spring Festival. The new year here is decided on the basis of moon calendar. Red colored decorations are considered very auspicious in China. Good wishes are written in golden letters on red paper on the doors.
In China, New Year is called Lunar New Year.
People dance in the guise of dragon and lion. The family has dinner together. Giving money in red envelopes to children and elderly is considered auspicious. People enjoy dishes like noodles and dumplings.
In China, people dance in the guise of dragon and lion.
Iran: New Year is called Nowruz
In Iran the new year is called Nowruz. It is celebrated every year on 20/21 March. Here the New Year is celebrated according to the Iranian calendar. Nowruz, the symbol of the Persian New Year, is claimed to be over 3,000 years old and is celebrated to coincide with the spring equinox. Nowruz is celebrated not only in Iran, but also in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kurdistan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and many areas with Persian cultural influence. UNESCO has also included it in the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, just as the Indian festival Diwali has been included.
Nowroz decoration is done with 7 things, it contains things like apple, garlic, oil, red masala, wheat kheer, vinegar.
Ethiopia: Celebrate New Year Enkutatash in September
In Ethiopia the New Year is called Enkutatash. It is celebrated on 11th September. At the same time, there has been a tradition of celebrating 12th September in leap year. The Ethiopian calendar is considered to be 7-8 months behind the Gregorian calendar. This is the reason why New Year comes here in the month of September.
Ethiopia’s New Year is also called the festival of flowers.
Here children sing songs on the occasion of New Year. Best wishes. Gifts are exchanged in families. Ethiopia’s New Year is also called the Festival of Flowers because it comes after the rainy season when there is greenery all around.
Thailand: New Year here is called Songkran
In Thailand, New Year is called Songkran. it wasIt is also known as New Year. Here the new year is decided according to the solar calendar. It is celebrated every year between 13 and 15 April. On this special occasion people throw water on each other. People go to temple. The Buddha statue is cleaned. Family members sit together and enjoy delicious dishes.
Nepal: Trend of celebrating April Brikam Samvat New Year
There is a tradition of celebrating Brikam Samvat New Year in Nepal. It is celebrated in mid-April. This is because Nepal follows the Vikram Samvat calendar, which is about 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar. Nepali New Year is celebrated with cultural parades, feasts and ceremonies. It is celebrated in a most special way in Bhaktapur and Kathmandu.
Sri Lanka: The tradition of celebrating Sinhala New Year
In Sri Lanka it is celebrated as Sinhala and Tamil New Year on 13 and 14 April. It is celebrated when the Sun reaches Aries from Pisces. Which symbolizes the change in the harvesting season. Its celebrations include traditional games, sweet dishes and cultural rituals that symbolize prosperity and renewal.
Vietnam: New Year is called Tet
Tet is the most important festival in Vietnam, which is celebrated along with the Lunar New Year. Usually falls between late January to mid February. The date changes every year, like Chinese New Year.The celebration includes paying homage to ancestors, cooking special dishes such as banh chung, and cleaning homes to ward off bad luck.
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