The year 2025 marks the Year of the Snake in the Chinese lunar calendar. In Chinese culture, the snake is often regarded as a symbol of wisdom and agility. In this hopeful Year of the Snake, we celebrate the Spring Festival, China's most significant traditional festival, also known as Chinese New Year, which falls on the first day of the first lunar month each year. The Spring Festival symbolizes a new beginning and hope, embodying the beautiful vision of family reunions and shared joy.
Throughout China, the ways of celebrating the Spring Festival vary from region to region. Take Guangdong Province as an example. Before the Spring Festival, apart from thorough cleaning to sweep away the ill fortune of the old year and welcome good luck in the new year, people meticulously prepare a variety of New Year's provisions. Visiting the flower market is a unique traditional custom during the Spring Festival in Guangdong, with the flower markets in Guangzhou being particularly renowned. These markets are ablaze with blooming flowers. People stroll through, selecting auspicious flowers such as kumquats symbolizing good fortune and prosperity, and peach blossoms signifying great ambitions, to adorn their homes with vitality.
On New Year's Eve in Guangdong, the dinner is extremely sumptuous. Besides dumplings, a common delicacy, dishes characteristic of Guangdong cuisine like white - cut chicken and barbecued meats are indispensable. The whole family gathers around, sharing delicious food, chatting and laughing, enjoying a harmonious and happy time. After dinner, everyone watches the Spring Festival Gala together, waiting for the midnight bell to ring.
During the Spring Festival, when people in Guangdong visit relatives and friends, they exchange "lucky money" (red envelopes). Regardless of the amount, these red envelopes carry beautiful blessings. Moreover, dragon and lion dance performances are vibrant across Guangdong. The performers, with their agile movements, bring the dragon and lion to life in sync with the rousing sounds of gongs and drums. This symbolizes warding off evil spirits and disasters, and bringing good luck and prosperity, adding a strong festive atmosphere to the festival.
In some areas of Guangdong, each day from the first to the seventh day of the first lunar month has its own set of customs and taboos. For instance, on the first day, sweeping the floor is not allowed, as it is feared to sweep away wealth. On the second day, married daughters visit their parents' home with their husbands and children to pay New Year's greetings.
The Spring Festival typically lasts for 15 days and concludes with the Lantern Festival. During this time, people eat yuanxiao and admire the beautiful lanterns. In Guangdong, the lantern exhibitions during the Lantern Festival are also quite distinctive. Lanterns in various shapes and brilliant colors draw numerous citizens to stop and admire.
The Spring Festival is not merely a festival; it is an integral part of Chinese culture, embodying people's aspirations and blessings for a better life. The diverse Spring Festival customs across different regions jointly form the unique charm of this traditional festival.
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