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Chinese New Year- Lunar New Year Celebrated In Nepal

Artists take part in an event organized to mark the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, organized by the Sino Embassy in Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 17, 2026. Along with Nepal, various Asian countries and others around the world grandly welcome the 'Fire Horse' year. This festival, celebrated with family reunions, prayers, and traditional feasting, begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. This 15-day long festival, which generally falls between January 21 and February 20, is considered the most significant festival of the year in countries like China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. The tradition during the first two days of the New Year involves families and friends gathering to exchange gifts and distribute red envelopes filled with cash. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13335013
Date Taken	17 February 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

One Person Three Quarter Length Chinese New Year Lunar New Year Sino Embassy Lalitpur Nepal February 17 2026 Asian countries Fire Horse year family reunions prayers traditional feasting new moon lunar calendar 15-day festival January 21 February 20 significant festival China Korea Vietnam Thailand tradition first two days families friends exchange gifts red envelopes cash Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto event artists grandly welcomed celebrations organized mark.