Happy Chinese New Year!

The bell of the Spring Festival is about to ring. We bid farewell to the past days and embrace the Year of the Snake, a time pulsating with hope and vitality. As we stand at this juncture of leaving the old behind and welcoming the new, may the nimble snake bestow upon you boundless auspiciousness and good fortune. May the new year be filled with an abundance of wonderful things, and may every endeavor of yours proceed with seamless ease!

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Introduction of Spring Festival

The Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, is China’s most important traditional festival, marking the start of a new lunar year.
Lasting 15 days from lunar New Year’s Eve, it’s a time for family reunions and unique customs. Beforehand, people clean houses to sweep away bad luck, buy new clothes for a fresh start, and stock up on food.
The New Year’s Eve reunion dinner is a highlight. Dumplings in the north symbolize wealth; niangao in the south, progress. Fireworks scare off evil, and red items like lanterns and “hongbao” bring good luck. Lion and dragon dances boost the festive mood.
Now, with modern touches like sending blessings via social media, it’s gaining global appeal.

In Chinese culture, the snake, a zodiac animal, has rich meanings. It symbolizes wisdom, as its movements and adaptability show intelligence. It represents mystery with its stealthy nature. Linked to transformation, its skin-shedding implies renewal. Also, it’s seen as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in some cases. Overall, its symbolism is multi-faceted.