This is the new edition of CHINESE STORIES, which captures the essence of the Lunar New Year.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, we celebrate with a festive feast; on the second day, families gather to celebrate the "opening of the year." The third day, known as "Chi Kou (red mouth)," is reserved for staying at home to avoid disputes and maintain peace. On the fifth day, firecrackers are set off to welcome the God of Wealth, and businesses reopen to pray for a prosperous year. By the fifteenth night, the Lantern Festival brings centuries of tradition together—from the Han dynasty's lantern worship, to the Tang dynasty's "Yuan Xiao," to the Qing dynasty's "Lantern Festival." Ultimately, it culminates in a bowl of glutinous rice dumplings—sweet fillings wrapped in a round shape, under lanterns reflecting on the fragrant harbor.
The DotDotNews app presents a trilingual portrayal of the Chinese philosophy of warmth: "After the New Year, the warmth of connection lingers."
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