Chinese New Year 2023 - Celebrate Chinese New Year in Nerja

Lunar New Year celebrations, also known as the Spring Festival, in China start on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month of the Chinese calendar. The festival lasts for about 23 days, ending on the 15th day of the first lunar month in the following year in the Chinese calendar. (got that?)

It’s the Rabbit. That lovely, fluffy little character,

Which Chinese zodiac is luckiest in 2023?

The year of the Rabbit (Who else?)

The luckiest Chinese zodiac signs in the year of the Rabbit 2023 are Oxes, Tigers, and Snakes. Then, with not quite so much luck, come Dogs, Horses, Goats, and Pigs. Rabbits’ and Rats’ fortunes will be influenced by ‘opposition to Tai Sui’. Roosters and Monkeys will have to work especially hard to make headway.

Where can I celebrate the Chinese New Year 2023 in Nerja?

If you are staying in Nerja and are lucky enough to be staying with Nerja Beach Holidays, you are indeed lucky. There is no better way to enjoy any festive season than staying in your own self-catering accommodation. This allows you the time and space to make your own decisions as to where you will celebrate.

Nerja has several places to go for the Chinese festivities. I have eaten in most. China House is a long-time favourite of tourists and locals alike. Asiatico Yuan is another restaurant of good repute.

There are more, of course. According to TripAdvisor, here are the top-rated Chinese Restaurants in Nerja.

For my money, the best way to find which is the best place to celebrate is to ask the people who live in Nerja and those who are regular visitors.

Check out NERJA LOVERS’ Facebook page. These good people will provide you with all the best information, not on where to eat but, on everything Nerja.

In Mandarin, “Happy Chinese New Year” is “xin nian kuai le” (pronounced shin nee-an kwai le), which is a formal greeting typically used for strangers and means “New Year happiness.” A shortened version is “xin nian hao” (pronounced shin nee-an how) is more often used for friends and family.