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As the Lunar New Year approaches, families worldwide prepare to celebrate one of the most vibrant and heartfelt festivals—rich in centuries of tradition and unity. From the bustling cities of China to family gatherings in Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam, this festival brings millions together to share joy, hope, and prosperity.    In #Singapore, no celebration is complete without "Yu Sheng" (鱼生), a vibrant salad symbolising good fortune. The “Lo Hei” ritual—tossing fish and vegetables into the air—represents a wish for prosperity in the year ahead. It’s more than a meal; it’s a tradition of connection, joy, and optimism.    But what ensures your "Yu Sheng" is complete with fresh, high-quality ingredients?    At Kuehne+Nagel, our #perishables #logistics experts work behind the scenes to ensure premium salmon and other ingredients reach your table in time for the celebrations. From the North Atlantic waters to Singapore’s kitchens, our commitment to #quality and innovation guarantees freshness of the salmon. Real-time temperature monitoring and careful planning ensure that the fish stays fresh, making each toss a symbol of prosperity.    At Kuehne+Nagel, logistics isn’t just about moving goods—it’s about delivering moments that matter. As you gather with loved ones this Lunar New Year, we’re proud to help bring your traditions to life.    How do you celebrate the Lunar New Year? Share your traditions with us!    Learn how your premium salmon makes its way from the North Atlantic waters to your table, ensuring freshness and quality every step of the way: https://lnkd.in/eQhrEdQG 

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, kicks off on January 29, 2025, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. It’s one of the most important celebrations across many Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean communities. The festivities are all about family, renewal, and bringing good fortune for the year ahead.   The celebration has roots in ancient China, where it began as a way to honour deities and ancestors. Traditional customs include cleaning the house to sweep away bad luck, giving red envelopes (hongbao) filled with money for good fortune, and enjoying big family feasts. Lanterns, lion dances, and fireworks are iconic parts of the celebration.   The Lunar New Year is widely celebrated here in Aotearoa, New Zealand, and is increasingly being embraced by workplaces. What was once whispers of a monumental event in people's personal lives is now an opportunity to learn and embrace the cultural differences across the motu. You can get involved by visiting local festivals, watching traditional performances, or enjoying delicious food. Most larger cities, public libraries, and local councils will have something planned, so I urge you to tap into them. Even small gestures, like wishing your colleagues or friends a happy Lunar New Year, go a long way in embracing the spirit of the occasion. most importantly, if there is an opportunity to learn what it's all about, its history and what it means to your colleagues, then take it! #LunaNewYear #ChineseNewYear #AcrossCultures #Diversity

Happy New Year to all celebrating in Asia today! As every day offers us more global connection via technology, it might be nice to share and learn what this day is about for a large part of the world. Just like in the West, where we see the turn of the calendar year as a time of resetting and refreshing, the Lunar New Year— a.k.a. Chinese New Year, a.k.a. Spring festival—is a time of focus on rituals, family and renewing focus. In fact, there are massive celebrations kicking off for two weeks around Asia. Every year is represented by an animal and an element. This year it is the year of the wood snake. Wood implies movement and growth. The snake implies grounded, focused strategy and shedding old things we don't need. Generally the New Year home decoration is in red to invite prosperity. Whether you are superstitious or not, who can resist a little think on these things today? So Happy Lunar New Year to all in this connected world!

Celebrating Lunar New Year: A Festival of Global Significance Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival (春节), is one of the most important celebrations in Chinese culture, with roots dating back over 4,000 years. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is a time to honor family, ancestors, and traditions that symbolize renewal, prosperity, and good fortune. Why Is the Lunar New Year Special? This festival is filled with symbolic customs like hanging red decorations for luck, giving red envelopes (红包) to share blessings, and preparing traditional foods such as dumplings and fish, which represent abundance and unity. The Largest Human Migration: Known as "Chunyun" (春运), millions travel across China to reunite with family, making it the world's largest annual migration. Cultural Influences Worldwide: From vibrant parades in Beijing to spectacular fireworks displays in Hong Kong and Chinatown celebrations in cities like New York and London, the Chinese Lunar New Year has become a global phenomenon that bridges cultures and communities. A Global Celebration China’s influence has extended the reach of Lunar New Year beyond its borders. Many countries across Asia, like Vietnam (Tết) and South Korea (Seollal), have their own unique ways of marking the occasion. Even outside Asia, businesses, schools, and cultural institutions participate in festivities, recognizing the universal themes of unity and renewal. As we welcome the Year of the Snake, let’s take a moment to reflect on the shared joy and traditions that connect us globally. 🌙 Wishing you a year filled with happiness, prosperity, and success. Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧 #LunarNewYear #CulturalConnections #ChineseTraditions

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This Lunar New Year, I’m off to Shanghai to celebrate with my grandparents! 🧧🎉 With each passing year, these moments become even more special, and flying is the only way to make it happen ✈️. Since I’m part of the carbon markets team in Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), I thought it’s only right for me to put my money where my mouth is and offset the emissions from my flight. Using Singapore Airlines’s emissions calculator (https://lnkd.in/gH624aT4), I calculated my carbon footprint and purchased offsets to cover it. 🌱 I must confess — while I’ve heard about carbon offsetting programs before, this is my first time actually buying credits to cover my personal emissions. I was always hesitant because I wasn’t sure about the quality of some credits out there. But since I’ve started working in the carbon markets space, I’ve gotten a much better understanding of what makes a good quality carbon credit. I felt confident choosing SIA’s offset program because their projects are compliant or finalising compliance with the pilot phase of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) by the International Civil Aviation Organization 🛫. Plus, their partner, Tasman Environmental Markets (TEM), is also a trusted provider that I know through their membership in the Singapore Carbon Market Alliance. I’m under no illusion that my $7 offsets are just a drop in the ocean, and we’re not going to get out of the climate crisis without corporate sustainability action. But I’d like to think that my experience of learning and eventually making an informed purchased of carbon credits is exactly that the kind of informed decision-making we aim to encourage through EDB’s capacity building efforts in the carbon ecosystem. I’m excited for many more Lunar New Year celebrations with my grandparents, and I’m happy that at least this flight I’m taking is now made a bit more sustainable 🌍💚.

The celebration of New Year is a universal tradition, but its timing and customs vary across cultures. From the Gregorian New Year on January 1st to Lunar New Year, Nowruz, Rosh Hashanah, and Songkran, each marks a fresh start in a way that reflects its people’s history, beliefs, and connection to nature. Songkran, the Thai New Year, is particularly special to me having lived there previously. Taking place in the peak of Thailand’s heat, it is both a spiritual and joyous occasion. The tradition of washing away the past—both symbolically through water blessings and literally through city-wide water fights—creates an atmosphere of renewal unlike any other. I remember it as an amazing time of year: hot, sweaty, but full of life, laughter, and a true sense of togetherness. What all these New Years teach us is that there is never just one opportunity for a fresh start. Whether it’s the reflective traditions of Rosh Hashanah, the spring renewal of Nowruz, or the super soakers of Songkran, every culture reminds us that change is always possible. If one resolution falters, another chance is always just around the corner. The key is not when we begin again, but that we do. #newbeginnings #newyearnewyou #startagain -#mindset #educationalleadership

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HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR FROM SAN FRANCISCO! 🐍 A trip to SF is never just about the meeting—it’s about immersing yourself in cultural experiences that make every visit extraordinary. Whether you’re here for business or leisure, you can do it all in San Francisco. Did you know SF is home to one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations outside of China? From vibrant parades and night markets to dazzling fireworks and delicious food festivals, there’s always something unforgettable happening in our city. Learn more about Lunar New Year celebrations and why SF is the ultimate destination for both work and play. https://bit.ly/3PUgYiy