Yahoo Web Search

Search results

  1. May 3, 2024 · Chinese New Year is a national public holiday in many Southeast Asian countries and considered to be one of the most important holidays of the year. Malaysia Southeast Asia's largest temple – Kek Lok Si in George Town, Penang, Malaysia – illuminated in preparation for the Chinese New Year in 2024.

    • Lunar New Year

      Lunar New Year is the beginning of a new year based on lunar...

    • Rabbit

      Zodiac Hare, showing the tù (兔) character for Hare. The...

    • Chinese New Year Film

      A Chinese New Year film (simplified Chinese: 贺岁片;...

    • Red Envelopes

      A red envelope, red packet, hongbao or ang pau (traditional...

    • Lantern Festival

      The emperor decreed that people should do the same thing...

  2. 2 days ago · Chinese New Year, annual 15-day festival in China and Chinese communities around the world that begins with the new moon that occurs sometime between January 21 and February 20 according to Western calendars. Festivities last until the following full moon. The origin and traditions of the Lunar New Year, explained.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ShinkansenShinkansen - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · The Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen from Nagasaki to Takeo-Onsen has been operational since 23 September 2022. The Shinkansen (Japanese: 新幹線, [ɕiŋkaꜜɰ̃seɴ] ⓘ, lit. ' new main line '), colloquially known in English as the bullet train, is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan.

  4. Apr 18, 2024 · Kyushu, southernmost and third largest of the four main islands of Japan. It is bordered by the East China Sea to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Kyushu includes, in addition to the main island, nearby islands and the long Ryukyu archipelago stretching out for some 700 miles (1,100 km) to the southwest.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  5. Apr 23, 2024 · The origins of the Lunar New Year festival are thousands of years old and are steeped in legends. One legend is that of Nian, a hideous beast believed to feast on human flesh on New Year’s day. Because Nian feared the colour red, loud noises, and fire, red paper decorations were pasted to doors, lanterns were burned all night, and ...

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  6. People also ask

  7. Apr 26, 2024 · Another absolute must-do while in Kyushu is to check out the country towns of Beppu and Yufuin. These two towns are hidden in the hillside of Kyushu and are well known for their natural hot springs found within them. You will find a total of 8 natural hot springs, which are known as ‘hells’ to the locals, because of the ominous steam which ...

  8. Apr 27, 2024 · Bear in mind that, transportation is also a headache and you need to understand the best way to travel. The Ultimate 10 Days Kyushu itinerary: Day 1: Arrived in Kyushu and headed to Kumamoto from Fukuoka. Day 2: Day trip to Takachiho Gorge. Day 3: Mount Aso – Kurokawa Onsen.

  1. People also search for