Recently, our country was greeted by an exciting event: at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, a landmark resolution was unanimously adopted, officially establishing the Spring Festival (i.e., the Lunar New Year) as an official holiday of the United Nations. This decision not only highlights the charm and influence of Chinese culture, but also marks China's growing rise on the international stage.
However, after the news came out, it caused a strong reaction from the famous patriotic singer Huang An. Huang An, widely known for his outspoken personality, made fiery remarks on social ** this time, attacking those who advocate no holiday on Chinese New Year's Eve and a ban on fireworks during the Spring Festival. He believes that these views are gradually eroding traditional Chinese culture. Huang An strongly expressed his dissatisfaction, pointing out that the customs and culture of the Spring Festival, as a traditional Chinese festival, should be respected and protected.
Huang An's remarks quickly attracted widespread attention and discussion among netizens. Many netizens agreed with him, believing that traditional customs should be retained during the New Year, such as pasting couplets, setting off firecrackers, and welcoming the New Year, so that these activities can reflect the unique charm of the Spring Festival. Some netizens pointed out that if fireworks cannot be set off during the Spring Festival, then the atmosphere of the festival will be greatly reduced, and it will feel like an ordinary weekend.
Huang An also mentioned his age in the article, saying that he was 62 years old, and there were not many Chinese years to celebrate, and this expression of emotion also resonated with many netizens. Netizens expressed their support in the comment area, believing that the traditional Spring Festival customs should be cherished and protected, so that this important cultural heritage can be inherited.
In the past two years, due to the impact of the epidemic, I spent the Spring Festival at home in the city. However, in what is supposed to be a lively festival, the night in the city is unusually quiet, only the sound of the TV set at home echoes in the empty streets, and the atmosphere of the Chinese New Year is almost gone. I originally thought that the countryside in my hometown would retain some of the excitement of the Spring Festival, but after a ** inquiry, I learned that even the countryside also banned the lighting of fireworks and firecrackers.
This sudden change makes people feel a little lost. For a long time, the Spring Festival has been a time for every household to set off fireworks and celebrate reunion. Today, that seems to be a thing of the past. The dissatisfaction expressed by Huang An represents the voice of many people. He questioned why it was necessary to make a fuss about the traditional festival of Chinese New Year and restrict the use of fireworks and firecrackers when there are frequent factors that cause greater burdens on the environment in daily life.
Huang An's outspokenness, although his words are straightforward, also speaks to the hearts of many people. He reflects not only the adherence to traditional customs, but also the concern for cultural inheritance. Today, as the Chinese New Year becomes the focus of global attention, its cultural significance is becoming even more important. However, the gradual disappearance of traditional customs has made people worry about whether the true meaning of the Spring Festival will be diluted if this continues.
In addition, traditional festivals, including the Spring Festival, which neighboring countries such as South Korea and Japan continue to try to appropriate China's cultural heritage, are also a concern. Many netizens are worried that in the continuous cultural appropriation and the gradual dilution of local traditions, this important cultural symbol of the Spring Festival may face the risk of being misunderstood or misinterpreted.
In recent years, the issue of international recognition and protection of traditional Chinese festivals has attracted extensive attention. Especially regarding the Dragon Boat Festival and the Spring Festival, some neighboring countries have tried to declare them as their world cultural heritage, which has undoubtedly touched the cultural nerves of the Chinese. In particular, the frequent use of the term "lunar new year" seems to deliberately dilute the uniqueness and historical origin of traditional Chinese culture.
In addition, some well-known international institutions, such as the British Museum, have promoted the Korean New Year event, which has also triggered strong repercussions and criticism from the global Chinese community. These incidents clearly support the concerns expressed by Huang An in his post: that China's traditional culture is being neglected and even at risk of being stolen by other countries.
Huang's remarks reflect a deep-seated question, that is, how to balance the protection and development of traditional culture in the process of modernization. Indeed, some of the policies proposed by the experts, such as banning fireworks and adjusting holiday arrangements, are motivated by concerns about public safety, environmental protection and work-rest balance. However, it is worth pondering whether these measures are truly in line with the needs of the public and the purpose of cultural inheritance.
Wong called on the experts to "not stay in the temple all the time", emphasizing that they should know more about and get closer to the lives and needs of ordinary people. Spring Festival is not only a holiday, but also an important time for Chinese to reunite with their families, inherit their culture and relax. Without the traditional customs and atmosphere of the Spring Festival, no amount of holidays can make up for the cultural gap.
In the face of the dual challenges of globalization and modernization, we should pay more attention to the protection and inheritance of traditional culture. Only in this way can we ensure that the uniqueness and historical origins of traditional Chinese culture are not overlooked or misinterpreted, and that each of us can enjoy a Chinese New Year full of traditional flavors. I hope that every Chinese can live a happy and peaceful Spring Festival.
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