CHINESE NEW YEAR
中国春节
China’s traditional festivals have evolved through the
centuries from past major events:
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Long ago when people had a bountiful harvest, they
gathered and celebrated their good fortune with gala
performances.
When natural disasters struck, they offered sacrifices to
the gods and their ancestors, hoping for a blessing.
The change of the seasons, flowers in spring, and the
bring moon in autumn could all stir their longing for a
more beautiful life.
Thus, creative activities were held to signify these
events. Gradually, these activities developed into
festivals.
中国春节Chinese New Year
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概况 Introduction
装饰 Decoration
娱乐 Entertainment
食品 Special Food
习俗 Tradition
拜年 Greetings
中国春节Chinese New Year
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According to the Chinese calendar, the New Moon
on the first day of the new year– the full moon 15
days later. The Day is the Chinese Lunar New Year,
also known as the Spring Festival.
Chinese New Year, celebrated internationally is the
most important holiday for Chinese people, and
many Eastern Asians, (ex. Mongolians, Koreans,
Vietnamese, etc.) also celebrate the new year on
this day.
中国春节Chinese New Year
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New Year’s Eve and New Year’s day are celebrated as
a family affair; a time of reunion and thanksgiving. The
celebration was traditionally highlighted with a religious
ceremony given in honor of Heaven and Earth; the gods
of the household and the family ancestors.
The most vital of all rituals is to provide sacrifices to the
ancestors. This unites the family with those who have
passed away. Departed relatives are remembered with
great respect because they were responsible for laying
the foundations for the present family.
装饰 Decoration
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春联 Chun lian (Spring Couplet)
门神 Men Shen (Door God)
年画 Nian hua (New Year Picture)
灯笼 Denglong (Lantern)
剪纸 Jian zhi (Papercuts)
倒福 Dao Fu (Good Luck Sign)
金橘树 Jinju shu (Kumquat tree)
春联 Chun lian (Spring Couplet)
倒福 Dao Fu (Good Luck Sign)
门神 Men Shen (Door God)
年画 Nian hua (New Year Picture)
灯笼 Denglong (Lantern)
剪纸 Jian zhi (Papercuts)
金橘树 Jinju shu (Kumquat tree)
娱乐 Entertainment
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鞭炮 Bian pao (fireworks)
焰花 Yan hua (firecrackers)
舞龙 Wu long (dragon dance)
舞狮 Wu shi (lion dance)
焰花 Yan hua (fireworks)
鞭炮 Bian pao (firecrackers)
舞龙 Wu long (dragon dance)
舞狮 Wu shi (lion dance)
食品 Special Food
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饺子 Jiaozi (Chinese dumpling)
年糕 Nian gao (New Year’s rice cake)
橘子 Juzi (Oranges)
鱼 Yu (Whole fish)
糖果 Tangguo (Candies)
饺子 Jiaozi (Chinese dumpling)
年糕 Nian gao (New Year’s rice cake)
橘子 Juzi (Oranges)
鱼 Yu (Whole fish)
糖果 Tangguo (Candies)
习俗 Tradition
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扫尘 Sao chen (Sweeping dust)
红包 Hong bao (Red envelope)
拜年 Bai nian (New Year’s Greeting)
送灶王爷 Song Zao Wang Yei (Kitchen God)
腊八粥 La Ba Zhou (La Ba Porridge)
扫尘 Sao chen (Sweeping dust)
红包 Hong bao (Red envelope)
拜年 New Year’s Greeting
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Gong xi fa cai
(Wishing for a
prosperous year)
恭 喜 发财！
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Xin nian kuai le(Happy
New Year!)
新 年 快 乐！
送灶王爷 Kitchen God
腊八粥 La Ba Porridge
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