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Lunar New Year : Introduction

Here you’ll find all the perfect recipes for celebrating the Lunar New Year in the kitchen, lovingly crafted for you by the site’s foodies.

Which countries celebrate the Lunar New Year?

The Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, is a major traditional holiday celebrated in several Asian countries. These include China, of course, as well as Vietnam, Korea, and Singapore.

When is the Lunar New Year?

Unlike the Western New Year, which follows the Gregorian calendar and takes place every year on January 1, the Lunar New Year is based on the lunisolar calendar.

The date of Chinese New Year therefore changes every year but generally falls between January 21 and February 20. In 2026, the Lunar New Year begins on Événement inconnu. This year is the Year of the du cheval.

What are the traditions for the Lunar New Year?

The Lunar New Year is first and foremost a family and cultural celebration. It is an occasion for traditional celebrations such as family gatherings and festive meals.

Red decorations symbolize good luck and prosperity, and red envelopes are given as gifts. Other typical traditions include dragon dances and fireworks. These help drive away evil spirits and welcome the new year under auspicious signs.

What are the typical recipes for celebrating the Lunar New Year?

Food plays a central role, blending conviviality with symbolism. Every dish served on this day carries wishes for the coming year: prosperity, longevity, abundance, and happiness.

Dumplings, whose shape resembles ancient gold ingots, are synonymous with wealth, while whole fish, associated with abundance and prosperity, is a must-have at the meal.

Noodles—which must never be cut!—symbolize a long life, and sticky rice cake represents upward mobility and success.

Golden spring rolls, meanwhile, resemble gold bars, reinforcing the idea of a prosperous year.

Give it a try!

Celebrate Chinese New Year in your own kitchen by making the delicious Asian-inspired recipes we’ve put together for you here 😋

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