'For me, Lunar New Year is all about community, family, and of course, delicious food,' Labor MP Sally Sitou said.
While celebrations of the Lunar New Year can be traced back in Chinese history - as early as the period of legendary Chinese ruler Emperor Yao - this annual festival is now marked by more than a quarter of the world's population from different cultural backgrounds.
The celebrations include concerts, exhibitions, tours and banquets throughout the celebrations and artists will hold roving performances through Haymarket. "For me, Lunar New Year is all about community, family, and of course, delicious food," Ms Sitou said. Brisbane's festivities are being held in Fortitude Valley while other capital cities are hosting street parties, performances and exhibitions until 4 February.In Chinese mythology, the rabbit — the fourth of the 12 signs of the zodiac — stands for harmony and longevity.Lunar New Year 2023: Why is this both the Year of the Rabbit and the Cat?According to the twelve zodiac signs in Vietnamese culture, 2023 is the Year of the Cat, rather than the Rabbit.
Local health care in these areas is only very rudimentary, and modern hospitals are often several hours away by car.Rural areas are also home to mainly older population groups who have so far received inadequate vaccination protection: according to state media, 25 per cent of people over 60 are unvaccinated., but urged perseverance, saying "light is ahead".
Hospitalisations rose by 70 per cent on the previous week to 63,307, according to the WHO, citing data submitted by Beijing.
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