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This resolution celebrates the Lunar New Year, recognizing its significance for Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Washington State and across the United States. The resolution highlights that January 29, 2025, marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in diverse communities worldwide and is particularly important in East and Southeast Asian cultures like Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean traditions. It notes that Washington is home to nearly 920,000 Asian and Pacific Islander Americans from various backgrounds and that the 2024 legislative session officially recognized Lunar New Year as a state legal holiday. The resolution explains that the Lunar New Year is celebrated on the second new moon after the winter solstice, symbolizing the arrival of spring, renewal of family ties, and a fresh start. It also describes the unique cultural aspects of the celebration, such as the Lunar Calendar's 12-year animal cycles and 60-year elemental cycles, and specifically points out that 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, symbolizing versatility, growth, and creativity. Ultimately, the resolution joins Asian and Pacific Islander communities in celebrating the Lunar New Year and extends wishes for a peaceful and prosperous year to all Washingtonians.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8608&Year=2025&Initiative=false