Buddhist holidays
Celebrations for Year of the Tiger are muted, but bring hope
People across Asia prepared Monday for muted Lunar New Year celebrations amid concerns over the coronavirus and virulent omicron variant, even as increasing vaccination rates raised hopes that the Year of the Tiger might bring life back closer to normal.
China is Preparing to Meet the New Year
t's almost time to welcome the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival of the Lunar New Year on Tuesday (February 5).
Compared to new year celebrations in the west, Chinese New Year is a 15-day celebration with many preparations and traditions!
Following is a break-down of all the characteristics that the Chinese New Year celebration entails:
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"Children becoming Buddhist monks" in South Korea, ahead of Buddha's birthday
Children will learn about Buddhism amongst monks for 14 days, ahead of Buddha's May 25 birthday, as part of "Children becoming Buddhist monks" ceremony in South Korea