USC students, faculty and staff members will be among the billions of people worldwide celebrating Lunar New Year on Feb. 1.

 

Jeff Siu and family members hold red envelopes with money inside; it’s a way to share wealth and luck with family and friends.(Photo/Courtesy of Jeff Siu)

On Feb. 1, billions of people will be ushering in the Year of the Tiger with Lunar New Year celebrations around the world.

The holiday, which marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar, is celebrated enthusiastically in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and throughout Southeast Asia, and will likewise be recognized by Trojans across the globe.

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