Hello everyone, today I am honored to invite Mr. Huang Wei, and we will work together to ** New Year customs and taboos in the Year of the Dragon. The customs and taboos of different regions have their own characteristics, and the differences between the north and the south are also worth understanding. As we approach the Year of the Dragon, there are some special things we need to pay attention to. Let's listen to Mr. Huang Wei's insights on the customs of the New Year and the taboos of the Year of the Dragon!
Moderator Q1:
What are the different customs and taboos between the north and the south for the Chinese New Year?
Teacher Huang Wei replied 1:
The North and South have different customs and taboos for the New Year. Southern customs are mostly family-based, emphasizing reunions and ancestor worship, such as sticking Spring Festival couplets, setting off firecrackers, and eating Chinese New Year's Eve dinners. Whereas, the customs of the north are more focused on socialization and celebration, such as lion dances, dragon dances, breaking bowls, stepping on stilts, etc. In terms of taboos, southerners taboo breaking things and destroying furniture, while northerners taboo unlucky words such as illness, death, and poverty. These customs and taboos are the treasures of our national culture and embody the wisdom and emotions of the people of different regions.
Moderator Q2:
What are some taboos and customs to be aware of in the Year of the Dragon?
Teacher Huang Wei A2:
The Year of the Dragon is a special year, and there are some taboos and customs that we need to be aware of during the Chinese New Year. First of all, it is taboo to break ground and build houses in the Year of the Dragon, because the dragon is a symbol of the gods, and breaking ground will disturb the dragon god. Secondly, we should respect the image of the dragon and not scribble so as not to offend the dragon god. In addition, there are many auspicious customs in the Year of the Dragon, such as dragon dances, firecrackers, and spring couplets, which are all to pray for good luck and good fortune. As the Year of the Dragon arrives, let's follow these taboos and customs together and have an auspicious Chinese New Year.
Moderator Q3:
What are the deep cultural connotations of the Chinese New Year customs and the taboos of the Year of the Dragon in the north and south?
Teacher Huang Wei replied 3:
There is a wealth of cultural connotations behind the Chinese New Year customs and the taboos of the Year of the Dragon in the north and south. Southern customs focus on family and kinship, reflecting the importance of family and the power of unity. Northern customs, on the other hand, are more focused on socialization and celebration, reflecting people's enthusiasm for life and hope for a better future. In terms of taboos, southerners focus on avoiding evil spirits and protecting the peace of the family, while northerners focus on caution in words and the pursuit of good fortune. These customs and taboos embody people's yearning for a better life and cherish traditional culture.
Moderator Q4:
How to incorporate traditional customs and taboos into the Chinese New Year?
Teacher Huang Wei answers4:
It is our responsibility to pass on our culture by incorporating traditional customs and taboos into the Chinese New Year. We can paste Spring Festival couplets, set off firecrackers, eat Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, etc., relive traditional customs and feel the charm of traditional culture. At the same time, we must also abide by the taboo and respect the traditional bottom line and the image of the gods. By incorporating traditional customs and taboos, we can better inherit and promote the excellent culture of the Chinese nation, and make the Chinese New Year more meaningful and valuable.
Supporter Q5: What is the significance of the Chinese New Year for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation?
Teacher Huang Wei replied 5:
The Chinese New Year is of great significance to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Chinese New Year is one of the most important traditional festivals of the Chinese nation, which represents the cohesion of the Chinese nation and the inheritance of traditional culture. During the Chinese New Year, we can feel the unity and centripetal force of the Chinese nation, and experience the unique charm and wisdom of the Chinese nation. This kind of cohesion and the inheritance of traditional culture will inject new strength and impetus into the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and let us walk more firmly on the road of rejuvenation.
Postscript to the interview:
Mr. Huang Wei talked about the Chinese New Year customs and taboos in the Year of the Dragon, as well as the cultural connotations behind them. He stressed the importance of incorporating traditional customs and taboos, as well as the significance of the Chinese New Year for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Let us inherit and carry forward the excellent culture of the Chinese nation in the Spring Festival, and welcome the arrival of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation together!
2024 is the Year of the Dragon