LIFESTYLE
How Countries Around The World Celebrate New Year – Part 2
Spring Festival – China
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year, is extensive with many different traditions. It is the most important holiday in China and lasts for 15-days long. Instead of the Gregorian Calendar, they follow Lunar Calendar.
This means that New Year has a different date every year. Fireworks are set off as a means to keep off negative energy. The red color is symbolized as good luck and good fortune. Red lanterns are floated in the sky to keep off bad luck, and jianzhi, red paper cutouts are hung on the walls. All cities and homes are lined with red decorations.
Children are given money in red envelopes, which can transfer fortune from elder to youth. Parades are held, wherein the lion dance is performed, dragon statues are showcased, traditional food is available, and imperial performances are icing on the cake.
