Every year, Chinese people around the world celebrate Chinese New Year with passion and joy. This celebration is full of hope, good fortune, and strong traditions.
恭喜发财，新年快乐!
Gong Xi Fa Cai, Xin Nian Kuai Le!
When Chinese New Year arrives, the greeting echoes throughout, conveying a message of happiness and hope for a bright future. Meaning “May you prosper and succeed, Happy New Year!”, it is an undeniable symbol of happiness.
The color red also enlivens the Chinese New Year, through ornaments such as lanterns and similar trinkets that symbolize luck and success.
The year 2024 marks the arrival of the Year of the Wooden Dragon in Chinese mythology. The dragon is a symbol of courage, strength and luck. While the wood element symbolizes growth like a tree that grows tall.
In welcoming the Chinese New Year, Chinese people carry out traditions and rituals that are preserved from generation to generation. Among other things, cleaning the house from negative energy by sweeping and cleaning, organizing family dinners to strengthen friendship, and enjoying special dishes such as basket cakes.
Chinese New Year celebrations take place from the 1st to the 15th of the Chinese calendar. The end of Chinese New Year is marked by the Cap Go Meh celebration, the 15th night of Chinese New Year. In some areas, Cap Go Meh celebrations are decorated with parades enlivened by Liong (Dragon) or Barongsai performances.
In Chinese tradition, Liong and Lion Dance are not just entertainment performances, but are also believed to drive away evil spirits and protect from various dangers.
Chinese New Year is not only about celebrating personal luck and success, but also sharing happiness and peace with others. This moment is memorable because it is an opportunity to gather with family and friends.
As we enter the Year of the Wooden Dragon, let us welcome Chinese New Year 2024 with a spirit full of courage and hope. May this celebration bring happiness, success and prosperity to all of us. Gong Xi Fa Cai, Xin Nian Kuai Le!
Article compiled from several sources (KJ/AW/KJ)
