With Lunar New Year celebrations culminating tonight, the air is abuzz with the festivities for the incoming Year of the Water Rabbit. And whether you celebrate the occasion or not, here are some exciting features on Google to get you in the mood and help you plan for the Lunar New Year:
Snap a pic with a 3D rabbit
When you search “Lunar New Year” or other related keywords on your mobile device, the results page will also show you an adorable 3D model of a rabbit. Through the power of augmented reality, you can also take a photo with the rabbit in your actual surroundings—perfect for your Lunar New Year pics!
Have fun (or nerd it out) using Google Arts & Culture!
Lunar New Year is best celebrated with friends and family and having activities and games that everyone can do together is a surefire way to enjoy the occasion. Puzzle Party: Lunar New Year Edition on Google Arts & Culture is a fun activity that up to 50 people participate in. Players can complete digital puzzles that feature Lunar New Year artworks made by a wide roster of talented Asian artists.
Notable Lunar New Year artworks include Lunar New Year in Chinatown by Alan Ohashi, Together Apart Together: A Tray of the Asian Diaspora by Emily B. Yang, Still Life with Cut Apple and Orange by Georgette Chen, Art (APAHM 2022) by Loe Lee, and New Year’s Market in a Time of Peace-6 of 9 by Ding Guanpeng.
Learn how to cook staple Lunar New Year dishes
Lunar New Year or not, no celebration is complete without food. If you’re still cramming preparations for midnight, there is still time to Google your favorite oriental recipes to enjoy while welcoming the Year of the Water Rabbit.
A quick search for a dish related to the season will result in a number of recipes for all levels of culinary abilities.
Check out what people are interested in
There is literally a ton of information at your fingertips when you Google the correct keywords. Whether its this year’s lucky zodiacs you’re curious about, countries that celebrate Lunar New Year, or simply how to say “Happy New Year” in Mandarin, data geeks can keep up with the latest news and searches in the Lunar New Year Google Trends page. The page shows the most searched keywords and topics during the season, related topics, and articles—you’ll never miss out on what’s happening now as the Year of the Rabbit rolls in.
Enjoy a dazzling fireworks display on Google Search
Once you’ve made your preparations for the celebration, it’s time to let the fireworks fly! Search “Lunar New Year” on Google and the results page will show a fun and festive fireworks display, featuring rabbit-shaped sparkles. It’s definitely a great way to get in the spirit of the Lunar New Year!