A first-birthday coming of age ritual that foretells the future. July 22, 2008— -- For most Westerners, coming of age brings to mind quinceneras, sweet sixteens and bar mitzvahs. But in China ...

Since early 2024 it has provided a steadily expanding subsidy to consumers who trade in old goods for newer, greener and ...

It takes Earth 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 45 seconds to orbit the sun. Someone born on Leap Day may celebrate birthdays Feb. 28 or March 1. But Feb. 29 is still used for identification and ...

Every year, on the 23rd day of the third lunar month in the Chinese calendar, Hong Kong celebrates the birthday of the city’s most revered deity, Tin Hau. This year it falls on May 1. The name ...

Associated Press. WASHINGTON (AP) — Ding Jiaxi knew he would spend his 57th birthday alone in a Chinese prison cell, without a phone call from family or a chance to stretch in the sunlight.

I was born on leap day. How leap year birthdays work legally, why February has 29 days in 2024 Note to parents: Leap day kids don't find the 'You don't have a birthday this year, so no presents ...

While most of us might shy away from celebrating our birthdays as we grow older, Singapore singer Tanya Chua decided to proudly celebrate turning 50 according to the Chinese lunar calendar ...

Chinese authorities this week forbade some Tibetans from carrying out a traditional cultural and spiritual festival that happened to be on the Dalai Lama's birthday this year. The affected area ...

President Park Geun-hye unveiled a set of birthday presents from Chinese fans via Facebook on Saturday, expressing gratitude for their support. The package from GH-League was to celebrate her Feb ...

President Park Geun-hye unveiled a set of birthday presents from Chinese fans via Facebook on Saturday, expressing gratitude for their support. The package from GH-League was to celebrate her Feb ...