The welcome to the Spring Festival, as the beginning of the new cycle of the Lunar Almanac is called, takes place amid customs and rituals that have survived in this area for centuries to attract happiness, health and success.
One of them is that the doors and windows of the houses are opened for the old year to pass with all the bad things, commanded by the tiger.
On the first day of the year, it is also recommended not to bathe, wash your hair, take out the garbage or sweep the house to preserve wealth.
The decorations in red and gold are essential details as they are not only colors of good omen but also help to ward off evil beings like the beast named Nián.
China is enjoying a week’s holiday with a busy schedule of activities that includes the return of temple fairs and various shows to highlight the traditions of bygone times.
With the rabbit’s accession to the throne, its population expects to live 12 months in which kindness becomes more important, optimism grows and business thrives.
According to popular belief, the profile of the animal will make everyone in the new level of the almanac more agile, enjoy better health and also great joy.
Since one of its characteristics is fertility, it is expected to be a time when China’s negative figures in the number of marriages and births will reverse.
In addition, it will be conducive to peacekeeping efforts and promote interpersonal communication.
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