Learn about the the Chinese Lunar New Year, the rites, activities, symbols, and foods associated with it and how you can participate in your own home. Join us as we prepare for the Year of the Tiger!
Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is widely celebrated in China, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and countries with significant overseas Asian populations. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated.
In this program, educator Yvonne Wolf focuses on the Chinese New Year, including the relationship to the Chinese calendar. Whether it is your first time celebrating this cross-cultural festival or part of your annual routine, join us as we prepare for the Year of the Tiger.
Yvonne Wolf was born in Taiwan and educated in the U.S. and Europe. She has extensive experience living and working internationally (Denmark and Japan) in human resources and as a global language trainer. She is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Danish, and has studied Japanese, Spanish, and Greek. Between work and personal travel, she has visited more than 20 countries and 25 states within the U.S. After settling with her family in the Chicago area, she formed Chinese Intercultural LLC to help Americans business leaders, to develop and strengthen their ability to communicate confidently and effectively with Chinese business people.
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