SENATOR OH COMMEMORATES LUNAR NEW YEAR
January 26, 2022
The beginning of February marks the Lunar New Year, an auspicious holiday celebrated in many Asian cultures around the world. Sometimes referred to as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, this holiday will be celebrated from February 1st to the 15th and will welcome the Year of the Tiger. According to the zodiac calendar, the tiger is characterized as courageous, strong, and generous – traits that should be embraced by all as we navigate the new challenges in the year ahead.
As the Lunar New Year is one of the most important festivals in traditional Asian culture, it is far more than just celebrating the transition of zodiac signs. Most importantly, it is a celebration of family and friends, a time to reflect on the past while contemplating the future.
The Lunar New Year is also the time to reflect upon and commemorate the contributions of Canadians of Asian descent. The Asian-Canadian community has a rich history here in our great nation – from constructing Canada’s railways in the 1800’s to the Chinese Exclusion Act that was repealed in 1947 – Asian Canadians have demonstrated significant resilience, perseverance, and strength.
This Lunar New Year also coincides with the Winter Olympics in Beijing, allowing Canadians and people from all over the world to share in the celebration of the New Year. I hope you will join me in cheering on Team Canada as we showcase our talent on the world stage.
No matter how or where you will be celebrating the Year of the Tiger, please accept my best wishes for a safe and prosperous Lunar New Year.
The Honourable Victor Oh
Senator – Ontario
