India, Feb. 13 -- Kolkata's Chinese New Year celebrations are among the oldest in India, rooted in the city's long-standing Chinese diaspora that began arriving in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Over time, communities settled across pockets of the city, contributing to its food culture, trades, and neighbourhood life. The festival continues to be marked by traditional performances, symbolic decorations, and community gatherings that reflect both heritage and cultural adaptation.

During festive occasions, its lanes transform through light, music, and shared celebration, reflecting on Kolkata's intertwined community narratives.

Against this backdrop, Gatha - Tales of India will host "Lanterns & Legends," a curated Chinese New Ye...