Hey there, in this blog I will be
telling you about Chinese New Year
What is Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year is an important
traditional Chinese holiday celebrated at the turn of the Chinese calendar. In
China, it is also known as the Spring Festival. This year it will be celebrated
on the 19th of February.
Here are some of the Chinese
traditions:
Fireworks
Fireworks are used to drive away
the evil in China. Right after 12:00PM on New Year's Eve, fireworks will be
launched to celebrate the coming of the New Year as well as to drive away the
evil. It is believed that the person who launched the first firework of the New
Year will obtain good luck.
Cleaning
A few days before the Chinese New
Year, people will do a complete cleaning of the house and house wares which
signifies to remove the old and welcome the new. Historically, when bathing did
not occur often, people would normally take one to welcome the New Year.
Decoration
After the cleaning, people will
decorate the house to welcome the New Year. Most of the decorations are red in
colour. The most popular New Year decorations are upside down fu, dui lian,
lanterns, year paint, paper cutting, door gods, etc.
Chinese Dragons
Chinese dragons traditionally
symbolize potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water,
rainfall, hurricane, and floods. The dragon is also a symbol of power,
strength, and good luck for people who are worthy of it. With this, the Emperor
of China usually used the dragon as a symbol of his imperial power and
strength.
New year is a huge celebration in
the Chinese calendar as they believe it is a time of happiness and time to get
rid of all evil.
By Aasif Ali T3
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