The Daily Pennsylvanian is a student-run nonprofit. Please support us by disabling your ad blocker on our site. By Annie Luo and Melanie Hilman 01/20/20 11:26pm Credit: Annie Luo The Chinese Lunar New Year begins on Jan. 25, 2020. Celebrations have already begun in Philadelphia, including at the Penn Museum and Reading Terminal Market. People were able to experience traditions and customs such as lion dancing, decorating with red lanterns, and writing calligraphy in Chinese characters.