How Did China End Up Celebrating Two New Years?
In the early 20th century, China tried to ban its millennia-old lunar calendar in the name of modernity—with mixed success.
In the early 20th century, the Republic government sought to abolish China’s millennia-old traditional calendar in its push for modernity, with mixed results. Successive governments also attempted to discourage Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations, aiming to sever ties with ancient customs and emulate Western ideals of modernization. Those who defied this policy faced fines. Unsurprisingly, citizens across the country largely ignored the decree. Read more via the link here.
