Public Holiday Release: Chinese New Year

Please take note of the following Chinese New Year holiday as below:

CHINESE NEW YEAR - 30th January 2014, Thursday to 3rd February 2014, Monday
School Resume : 4th February, Tuesday

 

Chinese New Year replacement would be inform after holiday.



Elementary Knowledge:

Chinese New Year is an important traditional chinese new year celebrated on the first day of the year of the Chinese calendar. In China, it is also known as the Spring Festival, the literal translation of the modern Chinese name. Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally run from Chinese New Year's Eve, the last day of the last month of the Chinese calendar.

                 At Chinese New Year celebrations people wear red clothes, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children "lucky money" in red envelopes. Red symbolizes fire, which according to legend can drive away bad luck. The fireworks that shower the festivities are rooted in a similar ancient custom. Long ago, people in China lit bamboo stalks, believing that the crackling flames would frighten evil spirits.

Wishing you a Season filled with beautiful
moments and cherished memories！