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Old Feb 12, 2019, 8:32 am
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Originally Posted by CrazyInteg
Could somebody explain to me why some people use the phrase "Lunar New Year"? Why don't you call it "Chinese New Year"? This year is the first time I have been seeing this.
because it is based on the lunar calendar and that is not only the so-called chinese observe? Lunar New Year is the gazatted holiday in Hong Kong.

Also, Taiwan, Vietnam and Korea all nationally observe the lunar new year. calling it “chinese” new year would be grossly inappropriate. it is as silly as speaking french to an english person imho.

talking about which, i need to commendate the staff at IC Osaka who did not annoy me with saying “chinese” new year.
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