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This Senate resolution recognizes January 29, 2025, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year, highlighting the cultural significance of this holiday for Asian and Pacific Islander communities in California. The resolution acknowledges California's diverse population of nearly 6 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans from various ethnic backgrounds, with a particular focus on the 2.5 million Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Iu-Mien residents who celebrate the holiday. It explains that the Lunar New Year is determined by the lunar calendar, which operates on 12-year and 60-year cycles associated with animals and elements, with 2025 being the Year of the Wood Snake, symbolizing versatility, growth, and creativity. The resolution emphasizes the holiday's importance as a time for renewing family ties and starting the new year with a fresh perspective, while also celebrating California's commitment to cultural diversity. The Senate officially joins in celebrating the Lunar New Year, extending best wishes to all Californians and directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution.

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