Chinese New Year is a centuries old celebration of the Chinese lunar calendar. It is a holiday that is rich in tradition and a celebration of ancestors. This year is the Year of the Monkey. You might be familiar with this if you have ever gone to a Chinese restaurant in the US and have seen those placemats with all the different animals on them. To say “Happy New Year” in Chinese, there are 2 main dialects: In Mandarin (spoken in most cities in China): Gong Xi Fa Chai In Cantonese (spoken in Hong Kong): Gong Hey Fat Choy I was…
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