Chinese New Year, Kuala Lumpur is celebrated on the 1st day of Chinese calendar. This festival is marked with a lot of gaiety and exuberance by the Chinese community of Kuala Lumpur.
During Chinese New Year, Kuala Lumpur is decorated with colorful papers, beautiful lights, glowing stars, geometrical figures, small figurines of animals and birds and similar other decorative. It is celebrated on the first day of Chinese calendar. This 15-day festival is celebrated with a lot of pomp and show by the Chinese community in Kuala Lumpur.
Big family reunions are organized during the Chinese New Year in Kuala Lumpur.
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It is the best time for the Chinese community of Kuala Lumpur to enjoy with family and friends. The family members of each and every household exchange gifts during this occasion. Special meals are also prepared during the Chinese New Year at Kuala Lumpur.
Bursting firecrackers in another popular activity during the Chinese New Year in Kuala Lumpur. Firecrackers are especially used to frighten the mythological creatures. Massive strings of crackers are lit at midnight as bursting firecrackers at midnight is considered to be auspicious by the Chinese people in Kuala Lumpur. 'Lion Dances' are also held during Chinese New Year at Kuala Lumpur. Men dress themselves in colorful attire and dance to the tune of loud drums and cimbels.
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