

China Perspectives
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A unique and in-depth look at the country and its people.
Presenter:
Aaron Tam2026-02-16
‘Celebrating CNY helps raise awareness about Asian tradition’
The Year of the Horse is just around the corner, and it's celebrated by Chinese and other Asian people around the world.
In the US state of California, Lunar New Year has been recognised as a state holiday since 2022.
But the celebrations there date back a lot longer -- in fact, more than 170 years -- representing a rich, multicultural tapestry that honours diverse Asian traditions.
Azam Khan spoke to Christopher Tang, a distinguished professor at UCLA and renowned business academic, to learn more about the new year festivities and what they mean for California.
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