Lunar New Year Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research

Updated 1434 GMT (2234 HKT) December 15, 2021

<strong>Nuanquan Town, Hebei province, China: </strong>Nuanquan Town -- a small town in China's Hebei province -- puts on a unique and spectacular "firework" show every Lunar New Year. For centuries, blacksmiths have been throwing molten metal against a cold stone city wall to create sparks on the 15th day of the first lunar calendar month. It's said that the activity was first invented by blacksmiths in the town who were too poor to buy real fireworks.
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Nuanquan Town, Hebei province, China: Nuanquan Town -- a small town in China's Hebei province -- puts on a unique and spectacular "firework" show every Lunar New Year. For centuries, blacksmiths have been throwing molten metal against a cold stone city wall to create sparks on the 15th day of the first lunar calendar month. It's said that the activity was first invented by blacksmiths in the town who were too poor to buy real fireworks.
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<strong>Los Glaciares, Patagonia, Argentina: </strong>Lunar New Year falls within the best time to trek Los Glaciares National Park, part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in Argentina.
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Los Glaciares, Patagonia, Argentina: Lunar New Year falls within the best time to trek Los Glaciares National Park, part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in Argentina.
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<strong>Studio City, Macau: </strong>This figure eight-shaped Ferris wheel is the perfect ride to begin a new year. Why? Eight is a<strong> </strong>symbol of wealth in Chinese culture.
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Studio City, Macau: This figure eight-shaped Ferris wheel is the perfect ride to begin a new year. Why? Eight is a symbol of wealth in Chinese culture.
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<strong>Ditan Park, Beijing: </strong>More than 100 performers will dress as Qing emperor and imperial guards to take part in a reenactment of an ancient ceremony at the Temple of the Earth in Ditan Park in Beijing during Spring Festival.
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Ditan Park, Beijing: More than 100 performers will dress as Qing emperor and imperial guards to take part in a reenactment of an ancient ceremony at the Temple of the Earth in Ditan Park in Beijing during Spring Festival.
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<strong>Hanoi, Vietnam -- Tet flower market: </strong>Known as Tet in Vietnam, Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in the country. Dodging motorcyclists while visiting a local flower market is part of the fun of celebrating the festival in Hanoi.
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Hanoi, Vietnam -- Tet flower market: Known as Tet in Vietnam, Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in the country. Dodging motorcyclists while visiting a local flower market is part of the fun of celebrating the festival in Hanoi.
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<strong>Sha Tin Racecourse, Hong Kong: </strong>The Lunar New Year celebrations at the Sha Tin racecourse is one of the most popular race days in Hong Kong. Held on the third day of the Lunar New Year month, there are live performances and feng shui talks as well as the all-day horse races.