Lunar New Year — 5 things to know – Boston 25 News

Dragons, fireworks and red packets of money kicked off this year’s Lunar New Year, and the Year of the Rabbit will be celebrated for the next two weeks.

Because it is celebrated in different parts of the world besides mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the Lunar New Year has different names, according to National Geographic.

The dog is sincere, loyal and independent, while the rabbit, which is the zodiac for 2023, is modest, sensitive and warm.

While the Chinese government has clamped down on fireworks in the cities, smaller towns continue to set off fireworks, according to National Geographic.

For those who do not like red as an outer garment, the Chinese sell red underwear, the magazine reported.

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