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Ring in the Chinese New Year at MSU

February 5, 2024 by Strategic Communication

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in the Chinese and many other Asian cultures.   The festival’s date is determined by the lunar calendar and signifies the end of winter and beginning of spring.   “This year marks the start of the Year of the Dragon. In Chinese culture, the dragon … [Read more...] about Ring in the Chinese New Year at MSU

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: China programs, College of Business, dandan liu, diversity and inclusion, Headlines, Reynolds College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University Life

Welcoming the Year of the Tiger

February 11, 2022 by

The Year of the Tiger began this year on Feb. 1, according to Chinese zodiac.   But what is the difference between the Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year?   According to Peng Zhang, coordinator for global academic partnerships for research and economic development at Missouri State University, the name is the only difference.     Lunar New Year is a general and inclusive term … [Read more...] about Welcoming the Year of the Tiger

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: China programs, Discovery, Diversity, Faculty and Staff Page, international, international programs, Peng Zhang

The Bear family celebrates Chinese New Year

January 22, 2020 by Strategic Communication

The Year of the Rat begins Jan. 25. Chinese New Year is a traditional holiday celebrated at the turn of the Chinese calendar, commemorating the first day of spring. It is also the time of the year for family reunion. “Missouri State has many Chinese students, faculty and staff on campus who might not be able to celebrate this tradition with their families overseas,” … [Read more...] about The Bear family celebrates Chinese New Year

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: China programs, Diversity, Headlines, international, Modern and classical languages, University Life

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