Chinese New Year 2024: Everything you need to know about the holiday in China. From February 10th, many Chinese celebrate the traditional New Year.

How long it lasts and why it means so much to the people of the People's Republic. The Chinese New Year begins on the first day of the Chinese calendar and traditionally ends on the 15th day with the so-called Lantern Festival. Various customs and rituals extend throughout the entire period, which can vary from region to region. Outside China, it is particularly popular in Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam and Okinawa.