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from Thursday, 3 February, the Chinese community around the world celebrated the beginning of the year 4709, which will be driven by the influence of the zodiacal rabbit mythological symbol of subtlety, wisdom and good luck.
occasion of the celebration of the most important festival of this ancient oriental culture, the Ambassador of the Republic of China on Taiwan in the country, Isaac Tsai, shares with the Dominican customs and traditions more emblematic of the lunar new year festival Chinese, also known as Spring Festival.
On this date, which coincides with the second new moon after winter solstice (December 21), occurs most significant temporary exodus of the world, because millions of people move to their hometowns to share with family the special feast.
The diplomat said that many of the customs revolve around prosperity.
"wearing new clothes is a sign that the old must be left behind to give way to renewal, and a very special tradition is to give children money in red envelopes or 'Lai See', when they compliment their elders" , says.
This trend is also reflected in the table, you should not miss the fish as an icon of abundance, together with meat, pasta, tamales and rice cake, not forgetting the vegetables in longevity, that despite its flavor a little bitter is a strong tradition of Chinese New Year, according to Tsai.
The diplomat added that it is customary for newly married women go to her maternal home with their husbands, who must treat their laws with the iconic red envelopes with cash. Likewise, the first day of the year, parents take their young children to congratulate friends and family, children who receive a symbolic dowry the aforementioned scarlet wrap. Religious beliefs
According to Buddhist and Taoist beliefs, that day is suitable to visit the temples to burn incense before the altar. It is believed to be the first to put the gift brings good luck, blessing and prosperity, so it is common for the holy house doors remain closed until midnight, as the crowd gathered outside waiting for the opening which starts the race for the scoop to get the incense holder.
Tsai emphasized that some Christians tend to offer banquets to the gods, which are consumed after receiving the blessing appropriate. This is to ask the deities for food abundance during the next cycle.
cultural traditions is de rigueur at this time placed at the entrance of the house red posters with positive messages for the new year, known as "spring couplets", as well as in most cultures, red symbolizes joy and China is also an omen of good luck and prosperity, according to Tsai.
also remains rooted in the magic of the legendary dragon dances and lion, according to the diplomat, are generally performed in temples and public places and the traditional parades of houses visited to congratulate the People who usually receive the flattering "Lai See".
These traditions have their origins in ancient Chinese mythology to drive away Nien, a fearsome monster that appeared in the new year and, according to popular belief, fear the red color, lights and loud noises, so that this date can not miss the explosion of fireworks or firecrackers. A close incandescent
Ambassador said that the first five days of the year are feasts, and the fifteenth largest celebration concludes with the Lantern Festival, which is considered small Chinese New Year.
The family gathers for dinner, then they all come to appreciate the light show exhibited in the streets and participate in the festivities that are organized everywhere.
lanterns regularly take the form of the zodiac animal for the year received, so on 17 February (15 January in the Chinese lunar calendar) the lights show round faces and long pointed ears.
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"LAI SEE"
In the new year is custom to give red envelopes containing money to children as a sign of abundance. Men also make this choice when visiting his in-laws at the time.
spring couplets:
At the entrance of the houses in Taiwan are placed red paper with good wishes for the new year, which are known as "spring couplets."
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entrepreneurial tradition is a deeply rooted custom in New Year's Eve dinner employers offer their workers and placed on the table a baked chicken, whose head placed in the face of an employee means is fired. If the boss is satisfied with all his subjects, the chicken is served without a head.
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