Xin Nian Kuai Le! That’s “Happy New Year” to the none Mandarin speakers among us. On February 18 a sixth of the world’s population celebrated Chinese New Year, marking the beginning of the Year of the Boar.
Celebrations vary from place to place, but the underlying message is one of peace and happiness. This is a time of reunion, a time for sharing special food, giving gifts and a time to reinforce the bonds of family love and devotion.
In Changsha our celebrations began on February 17 when everyone enjoyed a big meal together. On New Year’s Day the children and young adults visited their friends and enjoyed traditional fireworks, along with the rest of Changsha’s population. It was very, very loud!
Celebrations vary from place to place, but the underlying message is one of peace and happiness. This is a time of reunion, a time for sharing special food, giving gifts and a time to reinforce the bonds of family love and devotion.
In Changsha our celebrations began on February 17 when everyone enjoyed a big meal together. On New Year’s Day the children and young adults visited their friends and enjoyed traditional fireworks, along with the rest of Changsha’s population. It was very, very loud!
We’re celebrating in Hengyang too. For many of the children and young adults this is the first time they’ve ever joined in with the New Year Celebrations. It’s easy to imagine how excited they’ll be. There’ll be lots of big smiles around the place.
Everyone has received new clothes so they can look their best on the big day. There’ll be lots of fun preparing traditional dumplings (jiao zi) and other dishes over the fifteen day holiday. The best part of the whole celebration is that those we care for know they are loved and valued as part of our family.
Everyone has received new clothes so they can look their best on the big day. There’ll be lots of fun preparing traditional dumplings (jiao zi) and other dishes over the fifteen day holiday. The best part of the whole celebration is that those we care for know they are loved and valued as part of our family.
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