Chinese New Years

[DavidFL]

Generally NOT a good time to be on the road in Thailand as there are convoys of mini buses taking Chinese families on holidays.
They usually hit the road for about a week so be warned roads are very busy if not thick with traffic; plus accommodation is often fully booked out for that mad week.

On the positive side Lisu New year is always on at the same time & almost any Lisu village is worth a visit (on the right day.)

For the record Chinese New Year
2007 Feb. 18
2008 Feb. 7
2009 Jan. 26
2010 Feb. 14
2011 Feb. 3
2012 Jan. 23
2013 Feb. 10
2014 Jan. 31

2014 31st January. Year of the Horse.
2015 19th February. Year of the Sheep.
2016 8th February. Year of the Monkey.
2017 28th January. Year of the Rooster.
2018 16th February. Year of the Dog.
2019 5th February. Year of the Pig.
2020 25th January. Year of the Rat.
2021 12th February. Year of the Ox.
2022 1st February. Year of the Tiger.
2023 22nd January. Year of the Rabbit.
2024 10th February. Year of the Dragon.
2025 29th January. Year of the Snake.
2026 17th February. Year of the Horse.
2027 6th February. Year of the Sheep.
2028 26th January. Year of the Monkey.
2029 13th February. Year of the Rooster.
2030 3rd February. Year of the Dog.

 

[DavidFL]

Chinese New Year 2012 is 23rd January 2012.

 

[DavidFL]

Davidfl;274991 wrote: Chinese New Year 2012 is 23rd January 2012.

Bump for this weekend & next week.
Busy with traffic & heavy accommodation bookings.
Look out for Lisu new year as well.
I will be trying my luck out of town for a night Sunday / Monday night at a guess.

 

[DavidFL]

Davidfl;224741 wrote: Generally NOT a good time to be on the road in Thailand as there are convoys of mini buses taking Chinese families on holidays.
They usually hit the road for about a week so be warned roads are very busy if not thick with traffic; plus accommodation is often fully booked out for that mad week.

On the positive side Lisu New year is always on at the same time & almost any Lisu village is worth a visit (on the right day.)

For the record Chinese New Year
2007 Feb. 18
2008 Feb. 7
2009 Jan. 26
2010 Feb. 14
2011 Feb. 3
2012 Jan. 23
2013 Feb. 10
2014 Jan. 31

Just a reminder for the upcoming Chinese New Year starting Jan 31st - it will be a busy time on the road, so take extra care.
News from Thoed Thai, is that they will be celebrating some Lahu & Akha New Years as well in the 1st few days of February. For Lisu new year in TT not sure yet.

 

[DavidFL]

Davidfl;296156 wrote: Just a reminder for the upcoming Chinese New Year starting Jan 31st - it will be a busy time on the road, so take extra care.
News from Thoed Thai, is that they will be celebrating some Lahu & Akha New Years as well in the 1st few days of February. For Lisu new year in TT not sure yet.

How long will it go on for? When will it start.
I received this from China today

Please be informed that we will have Chinese New Year holidays as follows:

Office in Xiamen
From Jan.28 to Feb.7,2014 & Resume on Feb.7,2014(Saturday)

Office in HK
From Jan.29 to Feb.4,2014 & Resume on Feb.5,2014(Wednesday)

Factory
From Jan.20 to Feb.16,2014 & Resume on Feb.17,2014(Monday

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Even today I saw Chinese plated cars downtown Cnx, so expect lots of Chinese vehicles on the road the next couple of weeks. Luang Prabang will be absolutely full if you're headed that way.
John at Rim Taan in Thoed Thai says they will have some hilltribe dancing & sports on 1st Feb. I think I will be there.
Watch out for Lisu New Year in other places- Soppong, Pai, Phrao, Doi Chang.

What Lisu New Year is like:

Lisu New Year Report

On 21-23 of Januari a group of motorcyclers drove to Soppong to witness the Lisu new year festivities. This is a report on our trip. The man with the plan was, you guessed it, David Unkovich. According to David it would be fun and somewhat entertaining. Both would turn out to be correct. I was...

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Lisu Lahu New Year 2010

Lisu New Year 2010 - 13 Feb Just an update the Lisu New Year took place on Saturday 13th Feb in the yard above Soppong. A small affair, punctuated by flash bangs, compared to the Lahu New Year Celebrations, which are as yet unsullied by Baptists dressing up in the local garb and showing their...

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Lahu New Year

Lahu New Year 2008 Mae Hong Son back via Soppong River

RIDERS: Silverhawk, Hoghead, Ian "Ambassador" Bungy, Sean, Rhodie, Motorbike Marcus, Pikey & DavidFL. Sean was a new GT Rider guy on his Harley Hoghead with his Beemer. And the rest of the mob at the viewpoint between Pai & Pangmapha THE ROUTE ‘N WAY. Route 107- 1095 – 107. Chiang Mai –...

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Enjoy & take care

 

[DavidFL]

A bump for the end of January.
Chinese New Year 2022 is Tuesday 1st February.

Watch out for Lisu New & Yao New Year at the same time.

Also for anyone interested

Chinese Horoscope 2022 - Year of the Tiger Meaning

According to the Chinese zodiac, the year of the Tiger 2022 will be brimming with opportunities and prosperity. An unprecedented number of people.....

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[DavidFL]

Chinese New Year 2023 is 22 January 2023
It will be a busy week on the roads and in towns upcountry.
The best place to go for a huge event is Nakhon Sawan

At this time of the year also watch out for

Lisu New Year
Places to go Pangmapha, Pai, Doi Chang, Tha Ton, Khun Jae R1150.

Lisu New Year Report

On 21-23 of Januari a group of motorcyclers drove to Soppong to witness the Lisu new year festivities. This is a report on our trip. The man with the plan was, you guessed it, David Unkovich. According to David it would be fun and somewhat entertaining. Both would turn out to be correct. I was...

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Lisu New Year 2009

Lisu New Year will be on over Chinese New Year Jan 25-26-27. Good places to go will be 1. Doi Chang / Wawi 2. Khun Jae R1150 Phrao - WiangPa Pao 3. Pai 4. Pangmapha Joy at Soppong River Inn had 4 rooms available Jan 25-26-27 a few days ago. Nong Tong & Nong Pa Jam are great Lisu villages to go...

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Lisu New Year 2015 - Soppong

The 3rd night of 3 in Soppong. 2 earlier nights were for Lahu new year. Soppong earlier in the day was a buzz with a huge Talad Nut, weekly market, but because of Lisu New Year it was packed with Lisu gals looking to buy new oufits for the new year. The market was a stunning array of...

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Lisu ( Chinese New Year) 2012

I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone this year & endeavour take in both Chinese & Lisu New Year at the same time from the "one location" Arunothai. Clever thinking you might say,but neither of them worked very well. Only the Lisu New Year was slightly acceptable. The village: Lin Luang...

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Lisu Lahu New Year 2010

Lisu New Year 2010 - 13 Feb Just an update the Lisu New Year took place on Saturday 13th Feb in the yard above Soppong. A small affair, punctuated by flash bangs, compared to the Lahu New Year Celebrations, which are as yet unsullied by Baptists dressing up in the local garb and showing their...

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The Lisu

July 1991 with Lisu Pailin, off R1150 Phrao - Wiang Pa Pao.

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Yao / Mien New Year
Places to go - Doi Mae Salong, Doi Chang, Wawi, Nan.

Lahu New Year, some Lahu villages may also celebrate around the same time.
Places to go Pangmapha, Chiang Rai north side of the Kok River, Chiang Khong (Songphinong).

Lahu New Year 2008 Mae Hong Son back via Soppong River

RIDERS: Silverhawk, Hoghead, Ian "Ambassador" Bungy, Sean, Rhodie, Motorbike Marcus, Pikey & DavidFL. Sean was a new GT Rider guy on his Harley Hoghead with his Beemer. And the rest of the mob at the viewpoint between Pai & Pangmapha THE ROUTE ‘N WAY. Route 107- 1095 – 107. Chiang Mai –...

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Lahu New Year 2015 - Soppong

A sweet chilly 3 nighter in Soppong (or PangMapha) at the Soppong River Inn to check out Lahu (& Lisu New Year.) The masterplan was to rock up a day early & pick up on the early morning Lahu spirit ceremonies that I had never seen. Be here at first light - sunrise I was told by the villagers...

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Lahu New Year Luk Khao Larm 2009

Snowed under & was hoping for some other riders to get the ball rolling as promised, but.....ZILCH So just a few snaps to get it started. En route Om's coffeeshop outside the Soppong River Inn Dare I say it - the best cappuccinos between Chiang Mai & Mae Hong Son. As a regular "drop...

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Lahu new year 2011

Ban Pang Ma Hun (on the way to Hua Mae Kham past Thoed Thai) 5th February 2011 8am- 5pm. Ceremonies to include: - Rod Nam Dam Hua (calling on the ancestors for their blessing); - Tam Kap Pook (the pounding of rice with sesame to produce a special Lahu food); - Traditional Lahu entertainment...

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A night in Soppong (Pang Mapha)

A bunch of like minded folk took a spin up to Vana Luang, just past Pai, to see the Red Lahu (Lahu Nyi) New Year celebrations. Excellent crew, loads of laughs and plenty of differing riding styles and bikes ranging from a Ducati Multistrada to a D-Tracker. First stop was to let people like me...

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Lahu New Year - Chiang Khong - 2022

With a tip off & special request to attend I was able to catch the last night of Lahu New Year in the village of Song Phi Nong, 20 kms upstream from Chiang Khong. The light was damn difficult for photos & the dancers had been at it for a week already, drinking, dancing, eating & celebrating on...

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