Lunar New Year is better known as Chinese New Year although this festival is celebrated in many Asian countries such as China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, Singapore and Tibet.
Bangladeshi student Umeching Marma Tithi celebrating Lunar New Year in Beijing. Credit: Umeching Marma Tithi
"Last two years New Year celebrations were muted due to Covid, but this year the festival is being celebrated with much grandeur."
Preparation of welcoming Lunar New Year in Beijing, 2023. Credit: Umeching Marma Tithi
Jubaidul Jekab during celebration of Lunar New Year in China. Credit- Jubaidul Jekab
“It is the biggest festival in China. At this time, china becomes as busy as Eid season in Bangladesh."
He further said, “Maybe we are people of different culture, our food habits are different. But our emotions, emotional expression and festive joy are all the same. We are all connected! We are all the same – we are human beings.”
Busy marketplace on the eve of new year in China. Credit: Jubaidul Jekab
