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Chinese New Year 2011 calendar
The mere thought of Chinese New Year brings the image s of Lion dances and red colored decorations in mind. Chinese New Year is all about family time, religious services, feasting and exchanging gifts with each other. This year the day is to be observed on the 3rd of February. The Chinese New Year 2011 calendar shows a
Significance of Chinese New Year calendar:
The Chinese calendar has been used since years. The calendar runs almost 430 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar. The calendar however, is based on astronomical calculations from the movement of Sun, stars and Moon. The calendar shows the date and time just like the normal calendar. The Chinese New Year 2011 calendar is available in the native language or the national language of the country and available in countries like, Hong Kong, China and Singapore.
Chinese New Year calendar 2011 for Singapore:
Chinese New Year in Singapore begins with various events such as, Hua Yi, Chingay Parade, and performances close to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. From traditional shows to fun events, the beginning of the year is always a good one.
New Year calendar 2011 for Singapore:
Special holidays and observances held during the year in Singapore are:
Date: 1 Jan
Occasion: New Year’s Day
Date: 3 Feb
Occasion: Chinese Lunar New Year’s Day
Date: 4 Feb
Occasion: Second day of Chinese Lunar New Year
Date: 22nd Apr
Occasion: Good Friday
Date: 23rd Apr
Occasion: Holy Saturday
Date: 24th Apr
Occasion: Easter Day
Date: 1 May
Occasion: Labour Day
Date: 2 May
Occasion: Labour Day Observance
Date: 17 May
Occasion: Vesak Day
Date:3 July
Occasion: Youth Day
Date: 9 Aug
Occasion: National Day
Date: 30 Aug
Occasion: Hari Raya Puasa
Date: 1 Sep
Occasion: Teacher’s Day
Date: 1 Oct
Occasion: Children’s Day
Date: 26 Oct
Occasion: Diwali
Date: 6 Nov
Occasion: Hari Raya Haji
Date: 7 Nov
Occasion: observance of ‘Hari Raya Haji’ Date: 24 Dec
Occasion: Christmas Eve
Date: 25 Dec
Occasion: Christmas Day
Date: 26 Dec
Occasion: Observance of Christmas Day
Date: 31 Dec
Occasion: New Year’s Eve
Chinese New Year 2011 calendar for Malaysia:
The Lunar New Year or the Chinese New Year in Malaysia is marked by decorated and clean homes, greetings of “Kong Hee Fatt Choy” and various other activities. The calendar however, shows a string of other festivals and events during the year in Malaysia.
Special holidays and observances held during the year in Malaysia are:
Date: 1 Jan
Occasion: New Year’s Day
Date: 1 Feb
Occasion: Federal Territory Day
Date: 3 Feb
Occasion: Chinese Lunar New Year’s Day
Date: 4 Feb
Occasion: Second day of Chinese Lunar New Year
Date: 16 Feb
Occasion: The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
Date: 1 May
Occasion: Labour Day
Date: 2 May
Occasion: Labour Day Observance
Date: 17 May
Occasion: Vesak Day
Date: 4 June
Occasion: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday
Date: 31 Aug
Occasion: Hari Raya Puasa Day 1
Date: 31 Aug
Occasion: National Day
Date: 1 Sep
Occasion: Hari Raya Puasa Day 2
Day: 16 Sep
Occasion: Malaysia Day
Date: 26 Oct
Occasion: Diwali
Date: 6 Nov
Occasion: Hari Raya Haji
Date: 7 Nov
Occasion: observance of ‘Hari Raya Haji’
Date: 7 Nov
Occasion: Muharram/New Year
Date: 24 Dec
Occasion: Christmas Eve
Date: 25 Dec
Occasion: Christmas Day
Date: 26 Dec
Occasion: Observance of Christmas Day
Date: 31 Dec
Occasion: New Year’s Eve
Chinese New Year 2011 calendar for China:
China celebrates the Chinese New Year on the same day as the world. The celebrations include various traditional events like lion dances, red lantern and flag decorations and temple fair’s in places like Beijing and Dalian.
Special holidays and observances held during the year in China are:Date: 1 Jan
Occasion: New Year’s Day
Date: 2 Jan and 3rd Jan
Occasion: New Year’s Weekend
Date: 3 Feb
Occasion: Chinese New Year
Date: 4 Feb to 8 Feb
Occasion: Spring Festival Golden Week holiday
Date: 17 Feb
Occasion: Lantern Festival
Date: 6 Mar
Occasion: Zhonghe Festival
Date: 8 Mar
Occasion: International Women’s Day
Date: 12 Mar
Occasion: Arbor Day
Date: 5 Apr
Occasion: Qing Ming Jie
Date: 1 May
Occasion: Labour Day
Date: 4 May
Occasion: Youth Day
Date: 1 Jun
Occasion: Children’s Day
Day: 6 Jun
Occasion: Dragon Boat Festival
Date: 1 Jul
Occasion: CPC Founding Day
Date: 11 Jul
Occasion: Maritime Day
Date: 1 Aug
Occasion: Army Day
Date: 6 Aug
Occasion: Double Seven Festivals
Date: 14 Aug
Occasion: Spirit Festival
Date: 12 Sep
Occasion: Mid-Autumn Festival
Date: 1 Oct
Occasion: National Day
Date: 2 Oct to 7 Oct
Occasion: National Day Golden Week Holiday
Latest Updated on 14/12/2010
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