SHANGHAI (Reuters) – A skit on China’s widely-watched Lunar New Year gala on state television featuring a Chinese actress made up to appear African has provoked accusations of racism online. The actress, Lou Naiming, appeared on stage in colourful garb with her face … [Read more...] about Blackface skit in China’s new year gala sparks racism accusations
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When is Chinese New Year 2018? UK activities, what the Year of the Dog means for your zodiac sign and how to celebrate in London
The start of the lunar year begins in February, and millions of people across the world will be gathering with family to get out the firecrackers and celebrate Chinese New Year. This February denotes the beginning of the Year of the Dog, defined by the Chinese zodiac cycle. The … [Read more...] about When is Chinese New Year 2018? UK activities, what the Year of the Dog means for your zodiac sign and how to celebrate in London
New Year in China
In the Chinese lunar calendar, February 8 marks the beginning of the Year of the Monkey. The lion dance is a traditional feature of the first day of the new year in many Chinese towns and cities. The custom, intended to bring good luck, is also celebrated everywhere from Seattle … [Read more...] about New Year in China
German Killings Cast Shadow on Chinese New Year Festivities
Chinese in Germany celebrate the lunar new year on Sunday the way ethnic Chinese do all over the world -- with family gatherings, visits to friends and lots to eat -- but this year the celebrations have been overshadowed by the still-unexplained killings of seven Chinese, who … [Read more...] about German Killings Cast Shadow on Chinese New Year Festivities
New Year’s Eve around the world: Fireworks and concrete barricades
Around the world, the arrival of 2017 was marked not only by pyrotechnics and sparkling wine, but by droves of police officers and security barricades. After two years of unexpected terror attacks, including the use of ordinary trucks as weapons of mass murder in … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve around the world: Fireworks and concrete barricades