The long, overlooked history of Lunar...

Lunar New Year today

Focusing exclusively on the ancient roots of Lunar New Year can erase the current history of how celebrations have evolved across the world. After all, the holiday is celebrated worldwide today, including in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Canada, Suriname and countless other nations, each featuring foods, events, and other customs unique to locals.

In the US, the Lunar New

Year is popularly recognized and celebrated. California officially recognizes the holiday, with efforts underway to federally recognize it.

The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade is the largest of its type outside of Asia; Organizations across the country have planned events for Tet, Losar, Seollal, alongside Lunar New Year Fairs.

And importantly, this popularity also brings increasing recognition of the diverse communities that observe it: The term “Lunar