Spring Festival begins on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar.
Social practices#
The UNESCO account describes preparations at home, reunion meals, greetings and public festivities. These are documented practices, with particular arrangements made by families and communities.
Heritage recognition#
The Spring Festival element entered UNESCO’s Representative List in 2024. This recognition date is not the beginning of the festival’s history.
Planning a visit#
Check the calendar for your year and the actual schedule of the event you want to attend. Confirm transport and venue arrangements separately from the traditional festival date.