Chinese New Year

As many of you know, on Thursday, February 19th Vancouver, as well as many other cities around the globe, celebrated Chinese New Year. For millions of people in Asia it is the biggest day of the year. In China, it is also known as the Spring Festival, the literal translation of the modern Chinese name. In this period we can see the world’s largest human migration as 2.8 billion people travel across China. Many students, migrant workers and employees living far from home make the journey back to their hometowns to celebrate this day with their families and friends.

What do the Chinese do to be fully prepared for the New Year? First of all, several days before the New Year the Chinese do a complete cleaning of the house to get rid of all the old things and welcome the new ones. Then they decorate their house to welcome the New Year, mostly with red decorations. New Year’s dinner and fireworks are also two essential elements of a successful celebration. Moreover, children will receive red envelopes filled with money to bring happiness and good fortune. Some children sleep on their envelopes for seven days to increase their luck. It is important that only unmarried people can receive the red envelopes with money, and only married people can give them.

Chinese New Year in Vancouver

Cities like Vancouver are happy to celebrate the Chinese New Year. For instance, on February 22, 2015, events culminated in a full day of celebration in the heart of Chinatown. The annual Chinese New Year parade opens this fantastic day full of bright colours and happy emotions.

This year (2015) is the Year of the Goat or the Sheep. It is considered to be a very lucky one, especially for those who were also born in a year of the sheep. People born in the Year of the Sheep are tender, polite, clever and kind-hearted. They are wise, gentle, and have a special sensitivity to art and beauty.

This Year will bring a lot of happiness and luck to everybody. So let’s enjoy it together!

LingoStar wishes you a happy Chinese New Year full of joy and prosperity! And remember: if you need a professional, high-quality Chinese to English or English to Chinese translation, we are always here to help you! Call us today at 604-629-8420 or send us an email at info@lingo-star.com for more information.