KFHK_HongKonger (@KFHK_HongKonger)

IT'S LUNAR NEW YEAR! ... NOT Chinese NEW YEAR! 唔係春節，唔係中國新年，係農曆新年！ A couple of nations or civilisations still use lunisolar calendars as well as Gregorian calendars, including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Korea, Mongolia, Thailand, Hindu and Hebrew. The Lunar calendars used by China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Korea all have the same New Year's Day. Hence, by simply referring to all "Lunar New Year" as "Chinese New Year" is not culturally sensitive and inclusive enough. It is somehow disrespectful to other cultures. Referring to our important festival as "Lunar New Year" is more universal and culturally sensitive. Please gently remind our local friends about the importance of being culturally sensitive. We also hope that you can explain this to your local friends and help them realise that the "Lunar New Year" is celebrated by different cultures rather than only in China. Source: HongKongers in Leeds