In weniger als zwei Wochen sind wir in den chinesischen Neujahrsferien. Auch wenn die Welt China immer noch im Schatten von Covid-19 einschließt, freuen sich alle auf diesen Feiertag, der für Chinesen eine bedeutungsvolle Zeit ist, egal ob sie in China oder außerhalb Chinas leben.

        The Spring Festival is the most important, solemn and characteristic traditional festival in China. Chinese people have celebrated the Spring Festival for more than 4,000 years. The Spring Festival is a festival for the family reunion of the Chinese nation. On this day, people make every effort to go home to reunite with their loved ones, express their earnest expectations for the coming year and their best wishes for the new year. The Spring Festival is not only a festival, but also an important carrier for Chinese people to release their emotions and meet their psychological needs. It is the annual carnival of the Chinese nation and the eternal spiritual pillar.

        Obwohl es an verschiedenen Orten in der langen Geschichte einige Unterschiede in den Bräuchen und Gewohnheiten des neuen Jahres gibt, gibt es immer noch Gemeinsamkeiten, wie das Silvesteressen, das Kochen eines üppigen Abendessens, und Generationen von Menschen versammeln sich beim jährlichen Wiedersehensessen, um die Geschichte des Jahres Stück für Stück zu erzählen, Lachen und Tanzen.

        Cleaning, cleaning the house is another Chinese New Year tradition, which means getting rid of the old and welcoming the new, driving away the old and the bad, and preparing for the new year.
        Another is to paste couplets and paper-cuts to decorate the door frame, which entrusts the Chinese working people with a good wish to ward off evil spirits and eliminate disasters, and welcome good luck.
        Due to the impact of COVID-19, many people working away from home are unable to return to their hometowns to celebrate the occasion with their families. But traditions and aspirations remain the same.
        Wish everyone have a healthy, safe, peaceful and happiness New Year!
        If you're out riding with your family, don't forget to wear a helmet, safety first.