Thursday, 19 February 2015

CELEBRATIONS AS CHINA'S NEW YEAR BEGINS

China's new year started thursday 19th February 2015.
This is China's most important holiday and the longest national holiday .
It lasts for 15 days.
China's new year  date changes from year to year but usually between 21 January and 19 February. It usually falls on the second new moon after winter solstice.
Chinese citizens usually travel home to celebrate the new year .
For those who cannot travel they mark it wherever they are
Chinese citizens contribute a lot to the economy of Nigeria. When they are on holidays the effect is usually felt.