Blogs

• February 19, 2026

  Change.org Petition: "End Cultural Appropriation — Restore the Name Chinese New Year"

  A petition by Alice Meng calls on institutions to stop replacing "Chinese New Year" with "Lunar New Year," citing colonial history and the 2024 UNESCO heritage recognition.

• January 28, 2025

  Why "Lunar New Year" Is Not the Same as "Chinese New Year"

  Isabel Zhang argues that the shift from "Chinese New Year" to "Lunar New Year" misrepresents the festival's cultural significance, erases distinct traditions, and was imposed without community consultation.