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“January 31, 2014 is a very important day for many people all over the world. This day marks the beginning of a new year for people of Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Mongolian ancestry and their Diaspora. Many followers of Buddhism, Confucianism and Daoism also hold this day important for its symbolism of renewal. Governments, businesses and markets use the Gregorian calendar to regulate the days but use the lunisolar calendar to mark cultural and traditional days of significance such as the New Year.” (TDSB Days of Significance Calendar).
Learn more about the Lunar New Year from Britannica Online (UN/PW on p21 of agenda).
Find out which Chinese Zodiac sign you fall under and check out this link for events this weekend.