Google Arts & Culture Celebrates Lunar New Year with East Asian Art
To commemorate the Lunar New Year, Google Arts & Culture has unveiled a digital exhibition titled "Arts of the New Moon" running from February 12 to February 26. This showcase features various artistic elements from East Asia, spotlighting traditions such as the significance of red envelopes, Wei County paper-cutting, Zhangzhou puppet theater, traditional wood art, and the symbols of the Chinese zodiac. The Lunar New Year of 2021 welcomes the Xin Chou year, represented by the Metal Ox. Celebrations typically span from three to seven days, culminating with the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the lunar month.
Key facts
- Google Arts & Culture launched 'Arts of the New Moon' exhibition series for Lunar New Year.
- Lunar New Year 2021 starts February 12 and ends February 26.
- The year is Xin Chou (Metal Ox) in the Chinese zodiac.
- Feng shui master Thierry Chow commented on the Metal Ox sign.
- Exhibits include red envelopes, paper-cutting, puppets, wood paintings, and zodiac art.
- Lunar New Year is celebrated in China, Vietnam, South Korea, and diaspora communities.
- The holiday features three to seven days off, ending with Lantern Festival.
- Chi Kou (third day) is for temple visits to avoid arguments.
Entities
Artists
- Thierry Chow
Institutions
- Google Arts & Culture
- CNN
Locations
- China
- Vietnam
- South Korea
- Wei County
- Zhangzhou