Rejected petition Recognize the Lunar New Year as an Official UK Cultural Day
We ask the UK Government to officially recognize the Lunar New Year as a cultural observance on the national calendar. This would not be a public holiday, but a formal acknowledgment similar to Burns Night or Diwali.
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The Lunar New Year has been celebrated in the UK for decades by British Chinese and East and Southeast Asian communities. It is the most important holiday in China and is celebrated worldwide. Recognizing it officially would affirm the cultural contribution of these communities and promote diversity, inclusion, and education across the country.
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Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
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We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. The UK Government and Parliament do not set official UK cultural days.
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