![]() ![]() Waawiita Kiilhswa ‘Lost Moon’ is slightly different because it is used in a manner similar to a “leap day.” This will be discussed in more detail later in this video. Anteekwa Kiilhswa ‘Crow Moon’ is named for the crows mating and nesting. For example, Mahkoonsa Kiilhswa ‘Young Bear Moon’ is named for the emergence of American Black Bears from hibernation. ![]() ![]() This feature is unique to Myaamia Kiilhsooki since it reflects our and our ancestors’ interactions with our homelands. Each month is named after an ecological change occurring in our environment from seasonal variations in temperature and weather. Understanding Myaamia KiilhsookiĪs you look through your calendar, you may notice that the month names do not match those of a typical calendar you would pick up at the store. ![]() In this video, you will learn how Myaamia Kiilhsooki differs from a Gregorian calendar, can be used, follows the progress of the lunar cycle, and represents Myaamia ecological connections. In 2022 Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Tuesday, Februwhen it will mark the beginning of the “Year of the Water Tiger.Myaamia Kiilhsooki Video Transcript IntroductionĪya eeweemilaani! ‘Hello, my relative!’ If you have questions about using Myaamia Kiilhsooki ‘Miami Lunar Calendar,’ then follow along as I walk you through how to use our traditional calendar system. The Moon’s roundness is associated with union, family and harmony. So much so that it’s sometimes known as “Mooncake Festival.” However, it’s celebrated all over Asia, where it’s known as tsukimi (Moon-viewing) in Japan and as chuseaok in Korea. Held on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar, Mid-Autumn Festival involves lanterns, moon-gazing and the eating of pastries called mooncakes. Tuesday, 21 September, 2021 will see Mid-Autumn Festival, a celebration of the Moon and of the harvest it was said-in ancient times-to bring. What is the Mid-Autumn Festival?Ĭhinese New Year isn’t the only celebration in Asia decided by the Moon. Lunar New Year is celebrated in Vietnam as Tết, as Losar in Tibet and as Solnal in Korea. “Chinese New Year” or “Lunar New Year?” While the former refers to the event in China, the latter-and another term, “Spring festival”-is used to recognise the fact that the event is celebrated all over Asia, not just in China. (Photo by Jia Minjie/VCG via Getty Images) VCG via Getty Images ‘Chinese New Year’ vs ‘Lunar New Year’ The full moon is seen behind a red lantern on Mid-Autumn Festival on Octoin. In China the celebrations close with a Lantern Festival. It’s the final full Moon of the astronomical season of winter in the northern hemisphere. When will Chinese New Year end?Ĭhinese New Year will end with the rise of the Full “Snow Moon,” which will occur on Saturday, February 27, 2021. So every 354 days there’s a Chinese New Year. There was a New Moon on Thursday, February 11, 2021, which explains why New Year is being celebrated the following day, but more important is the length of a “lunar year.” A lunar year is a cycle of 12 orbits of the Moon around the Earth, with each taking 29 days and, in total, 354 days long. For example, anyone born on Januwas born in the “Year of the Rabbit,” and anyone after that in the “Year of the Dragon.” What determines the date of Chinese New Year?Ĭhinese New Year is a lunar festival, so if you want to understand how Chinese New Year is calculated you need to look at what the Moon is doing. What you need to know is that exact date of Chinese New Year in the year of your birth. It’s no use knowing that, for example, 1976 was the “Year of the Dragon.” It was, but only for those both on or after January 31, 1976. Here’s a great guide to help you calculate what Chinese New Year animal you are.ĭon’t make any assumptions if you’re born in January or February and want to find what Chinese New Year animal you are. ![]()
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