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today is the start of Lunar New Year! our word choice matters, and while some may call it "Chinese New Year," not everyone should use this term and here is why... #HappyNewYear 
Lunar New Year is not a Chinese specific holiday and it is celebrated by more than just the Chinese community.
Calling it "Lunar New Year" is more inclusive to the Vietnamese, Korean, Tibetan, Mongolian, Ryukuan (Okinawan), and other Asian ethnic groups that celebrate.
Calling it "Lunar New Year" is more inclusive to the Vietnamese, Korean, Tibetan, Mongolian, Ryukuan (Okinawan), and other Asian ethnic groups that celebrate.
You may use a specific ethnic group, when that is the ethnic group you are speaking to.
For example, I am Chinese - so you could tell me "Happy Chinese New Year." If I were Korean, "Happy Korean New Year." Etc...
However if you are unsure, use Lunar New Year.
For example, I am Chinese - so you could tell me "Happy Chinese New Year." If I were Korean, "Happy Korean New Year." Etc...
However if you are unsure, use Lunar New Year.
When speaking to broad audiences, use Lunar New Year to ensure that no group is left out. This language shows not only inclusivity, but respect for the multitude of Asian ethnic groups that are too often lumped together and over-generalized.
Language matters.
Language matters.
So...
Chūn Jié (Chinese)
Tết (Vietnamese)
Seollal (Korean)
Losar (Tibet)
Tsagaan Sar (Mongolian)
... Happy Lunar New Year!
Wishing everyone a prosperous year of the ox, full of luck, health, and (hopefully) reuniting with family!
#LunarNewYear #HappyNewYear #YearOfTheOx
Chūn Jié (Chinese)
Tết (Vietnamese)
Seollal (Korean)
Losar (Tibet)
Tsagaan Sar (Mongolian)
... Happy Lunar New Year!
Wishing everyone a prosperous year of the ox, full of luck, health, and (hopefully) reuniting with family!
#LunarNewYear
#HappyNewYear #YearOfTheOx
