The Chinese new year is celebrated at a new moon in January or February. The date is determined by the rules of the
Chinese calendar. Some Chinese new year dates (in the
Gregorian calendar) are listed below:
1999 February 16 (Rabbit)
2000 February 5 (Dragon)
2001 January 24 (Snake)
2002 February 12 (Horse)
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See Chinese zodiac for a list of Chinese new year dates over the last century.