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A new bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom is honoring an important cultural holiday in a new way

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A new bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom is honoring an important cultural holiday in a new way. AB 2596 recognizes Lunar New Year as an official state holiday. It's one of the most important festivals celebrated across Asian countries as well as the Asian diaspora, and festivities can last up to two weeks. The Lunar New Year is based on the lunar calendar and begins with the first new moon and ends on the first full moon. Lunar New Year will be Jan. 22, 2023. 

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