Presenting about new year in China

NEW YEAR IN CHINA
History of Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year Dates
Chinese New Year Celebrations
Preparation
Chinese New Year’ s Eve
Traditions of Chinese New Year
HISTORY OF
CHINESE NEW YEAR

The Nian giant beast
in Chinese legends
Bursting crackers
CHINESE NEW YEAR DATES

A 12 year cycle
2009 – Year of the Ox

People born in the year of Ox are said to be very strong
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS
Preparation
Chinese New Year’s Eve
Traditions of Chinese New Year
PREPARATION
Poetic couplets on red paper
CHINESE NEW YEAR’S EVE

Firework dislays
“Surrounding the stove” feast

TRADITIONS OF CHINESE NEW YEAR

Beating
drums
to
welcome
the
new
year
Dragon and lion dances
Visit temples and relatives
Giving lucky money in red envelops to Chinese children
Visiting ancestor’s grave
Chinese traditional dishes
on New Year
Dumpling
Streamed buns
Yee sang-special salad dish
Water melon seeds
Ginkgo nut
Abalones- Gold and Silver Ingots symbolizes Wealth
Egg Rolls- Symbolizes Gold and Wealth
Fish served whole-Symbolizes Prosperity
Guangdong Nian cake
Loh Bak Gou (turnip cake)-symbolises improvement position
Lotus Roots- Symbolizes getting Male Offspring and Health
Lychee- Symbolizes Close Family Ties
Noodle- Symbolizes Longevity
Peanuts- Symbolizes Longevity
Beijng Duck- Symbolizes Fidelity
Pineapple Tarts-Wong Lai - Literally means Prosperity Comes
Prawn- Symbolizes Laughter and Happiness
Lantern Festival

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