Kumquats are symbols of prosperity for both the Chinese and the Vietnamese. Kumquat trees are given as gifts and can be seen decorating hotel lobbies; banks and other public buildings during the New Year period.

Chinese New Year is an important traditional Chinese holiday. In China; it is also known as the Spring Festival; the literal translation of the modern Chinese name. Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally ran from Chinese New Year's Eve; the last day of the last month of the Chinese calendar; to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month; making the festival the longest in the Chinese calendar. Because the Chinese calendar is lunisolar; the Chinese New Year is often referred to as the 'Lunar New Year'. Pictures From Asia David Henley