India, Jan. 27 -- The auspicious festival of Lunar New Year is celebrated with pomp by East Asian communities around the globe, especially in countries like China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Vietnam, and Korea. It is also one of the most important festivals in Chinese culture. The festival marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Lasting 15 days, the Lunar New Year ends with the Lantern Festival, also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day.

The festival will begin on the first day of the New Year, which is on January 29. Meanwhile, in 2025, the Lantern Festival will take place on February 12. Some people also observe the festival for 16 days, beginning with Chinese New Year's Eve on January 28.

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