{"id":15340,"date":"2026-02-12T14:04:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/?p=15340"},"modified":"2026-07-13T16:49:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T08:49:59","slug":"bonne-annee-chinoise-2026-lannee-du-cheval-et-notre-calendrier-des-vacances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/fr\/happy-chinese-new-year-2026-the-year-of-the-horse-and-our-holiday-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Bonne ann\u00e9e chinoise 2026 : l'ann\u00e9e du cheval et notre calendrier de vacances"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"quick-summary\" style=\"color: #000000;\">\n<div class=\"micro-summary-card\" style=\"background: #f8f5ef; border-left: 4px solid #D4A76A; padding: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Holiday Notice:<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">In observance of the 2026 Lunar New Year, <strong>CENTURY STAR<\/strong> will officially be on holiday from <strong>February 14th to February 23rd, 2026<\/strong>. This traditional break allows our team to celebrate the Year of the Horse with family. While our fabrication facility pauses, our consulting team will monitor urgent inquiries. We wish you a prosperous new season and look forward to resuming full operations on February 24th.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"color: #000000; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<p>As the lunar cycle transitions, we prepare to welcome 2026, the <strong>Year of the Horse<\/strong>. For <a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/\">CENTURY STAR<\/a>, the Spring Festival is more than a holiday; it is a profound period of rejuvenation and cultural reflection. In the stone industry, we often speak of the &#8220;spirit of the material&#8221;\u2014the strength of granite and the elegance of marble. During the Lunar New Year, we celebrate the human spirit that shapes these natural wonders into architectural art.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #000000; margin-top: 40px;\">1. The Symbolism of the Year of the Horse<\/h2>\n<p>The Horse is the seventh sign in the Chinese zodiac, representing <strong>vitality, nobility, and unbridled progress<\/strong>. In traditional Chinese philosophy, the Horse is an &#8220;active&#8221; animal that thrives on movement. The idiom <strong>&#8220;Long Ma Jing Shen&#8221;<\/strong> (The spirit of the dragon and horse) is often used to describe someone with vigorous health and high spirits. For our B2B partners, 2026 symbolizes a year of rapid development and bold architectural breakthroughs. We aim to carry this energy into every slab selection and project delivery we facilitate in the coming year.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #000000; margin-top: 40px;\">2. Cultural Rituals: A Deep Dive into Traditions<\/h2>\n<p>The Spring Festival is anchored by rituals designed to invite &#8220;Fu&#8221; (Good Fortune). For those unfamiliar with the depth of these customs, here is how we celebrate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Laba and the Pre-Festival Cleanse:<\/strong> Traditionally, the preparations begin weeks early. Families engage in <strong>&#8220;Shao Chen&#8221;<\/strong>\u2014literally sweeping away the dust. In Chinese culture, &#8220;dust&#8221; is homophonous with &#8220;old,&#8221; so cleaning the house signifies ridding oneself of the previous year&#8217;s misfortunes. At CENTURY STAR, we take this time to maintain our advanced CNC machinery and organize our block yards, ensuring every surface is pristine for the new year\u2019s production.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Art of Red:<\/strong> Red is the dominant color of the festival, believed to scare away the mythical beast &#8220;Nian.&#8221; From intricate paper-cuts on windows to the heavy red lanterns hanging in our foyer, this color represents the warmth and fire of life. We believe it mirrors the vibrant mineral veins found in our most exotic natural stones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The &#8220;Shousui&#8221; Vigil:<\/strong> On New Year&#8217;s Eve, families stay up late, a practice known as <strong>Shousui<\/strong>. It is believed that staying awake helps prolong the life of one&#8217;s parents. It is a night of storytelling, fireworks, and the sharing of &#8220;Hongbao&#8221; (Red Envelopes) which contain &#8220;lucky money&#8221; to protect the younger generation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Culinary Symbolism:<\/strong> Every dish on the reunion table is a pun for success. <strong>Tangyuan<\/strong> (sweet rice balls) symbolize &#8220;togetherness&#8221; due to their round shape. <strong>Jiaozi<\/strong> (dumplings) resemble silver ingots, representing wealth. Even the citrus fruits displayed, like Pomelos and Oranges, represent abundance and luck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15344\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15344\" style=\"width: 894px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-red-lanterns.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15344 size-full\" title=\"Chinese New Year red lanterns\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-red-lanterns.webp\" alt=\"Chinese New Year red lanterns\" width=\"894\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-red-lanterns.webp 894w, https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-red-lanterns-300x214.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-red-lanterns-768x547.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-red-lanterns-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-red-lanterns-600x428.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chinese New Year red lanterns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"color: #000000; margin-top: 40px;\">3. CENTURY STAR 2026 Holiday Schedule<\/h2>\n<p>To ensure your project remains on track, please review our operational status during the festive period. We recommend finalizing any high-priority stone inspections before the break begins.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 25px 0; border: 2px solid #333; color: #000000;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8fafc; border-bottom: 2px solid #333;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 2px solid #333;\">Department<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 2px solid #333;\">Holiday Period<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 2px solid #333;\">Operational Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 2px solid #333; font-weight: bold;\">Sales &amp; Consultation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 2px solid #333;\">Feb 14 &#8211; Feb 23<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 2px solid #333;\">Online (Intermittent)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 2px solid #333; font-weight: bold;\">Factory &amp; Fabrication<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 2px solid #333;\">Feb 14 &#8211; Feb 23<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 2px solid #333;\">Closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 2px solid #333; font-weight: bold;\">Logistics Support<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 2px solid #333;\">Feb 14 &#8211; Feb 23<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 2px solid #333;\">Limited Response<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15345\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15345\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Logistics-Support.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15345 size-large\" title=\"Logistics Support\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Logistics-Support-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Logistics Support\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Logistics-Support-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Logistics-Support-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Logistics-Support-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Logistics-Support-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Logistics-Support-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Logistics-Support-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Logistics-Support-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15345\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Logistics Support<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"color: #000000; margin-top: 40px;\">4. Post-Holiday Procurement Strategy<\/h2>\n<p>The &#8220;Spring Rush&#8221; in the stone industry usually begins immediately after the Lantern Festival. To avoid delays in your 2026 Q2 projects, we suggest the following:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Early Inquiry Submission:<\/strong> While our team is away, you can still submit inquiries via our <a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Page<\/a>. These will be queued and prioritized for immediate processing on February 24th. <strong>Stock Verification:<\/strong> If you are eyeing a specific batch of luxury marble or granite, please let us know. We can &#8220;soft-lock&#8221; blocks for your project to prevent them from being sold during the high-demand period following the holiday.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #D4A76A; font-style: italic; color: #333; padding: 15px; background: #fdfaf5; margin: 20px 0;\"><p><strong>Note on Logistics:<\/strong> &#8220;Shipping from Chinese ports during the Spring Festival requires precision. Most vessel bookings are filled 3 weeks in advance. If your project demands a March installation, please ensure your sea-freight arrangements are confirmed with us by early February.&#8221; \u2014 <strong>Senior Project Coordinator, CENTURY STAR<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"color: #000000; margin-top: 40px;\">Final Note \/ Warm Wishes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"micro-summary-card\" style=\"background: #f8f5ef; border-left: 4px solid #D4A76A; padding: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">As we gallop into the <strong>Year of the Horse<\/strong>, the entire team at CENTURY STAR wishes you a year filled with the strength of granite and the timeless beauty of marble. May your projects flourish and your business reach new heights. Happy New Year! <a style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hcenturystar.com\/about-us\/\">Learn more about our team<\/a> and our commitment to excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin: 40px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"color: #000000;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px; margin-top: 20px;\">Q1: What happens to my inquiry during the holiday?<\/h3>\n<p>A: Our automated system will log your inquiry immediately. A sales representative will review and provide a preliminary response within 48-72 hours, with a formal quote following on February 24th.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px; margin-top: 20px;\">Q2: Can I visit the showroom during the Spring Festival?<\/h3>\n<p>A: Our physical showroom and factory will be closed to visitors from Feb 14th to Feb 23rd. We recommend scheduling visits for the last week of February.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px; margin-top: 20px;\">Q3: Why is the Horse year significant for the construction industry?<\/h3>\n<p>A: Historically, Horse years are associated with rapid infrastructure growth and &#8220;galloping&#8221; progress, making it an ideal time for launching large-scale commercial developments.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #000000; margin-top: 40px;\">References<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.china-briefing.com\/news\/chinese-new-year-2026-business-and-logistics-impact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">China Briefing \u2013 Business and Logistics Impact of Lunar New Year 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelchinaguide.com\/essential\/holidays\/spring-festival.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Travel China Guide \u2013 Traditions and Customs of the Spring Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/holidays\/china\/spring-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Time and Date \u2013 Official Public Holidays in China 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What happens to my inquiry during the holiday?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Your inquiry is logged automatically. 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