Hello everyone! Happy New Year! The Year of the Dragon has arrived, and China's Spring Festival celebrations are once again in the spotlight of the world. This year, we have a special Year of the Dragon.
Back in my hometown, the smell of the New Year is coming. On the night of New Year's Day, every corner of the city is filled with the sound of firecrackers and fireworks. This cheerful atmosphere makes people feel as if they are returning to the Chinese New Year in their memories, but the epidemic in recent years has caused many people to be unable to go home for the New Year, and the smell of the New Year in the city is a little cold. However, this year we saw an exciting change – the first surprise of the Year of the Dragon was the return of the long-lost flavor of the year. The sound of firecrackers is more intensive, various cultural activities are more abundant, and everyone is more energetic for the New Year. This is the real Chinese Year in our memory.
It is gratifying that more and more foreign friends are also joining in the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Indonesia's **Jokowi,**Azerbaijan**Aliyev, Kazakhstan**Tokayev......They greeted the Chinese leaders and people one after another and wished China prosperity and progress. These foreign leaders not only learned to speak Chinese fluently, but also personally put on Chinese festive clothes to send us sincere wishes. We are very proud of their admiration and recognition of the Chinese New Year.
The third surprise of the Year of the Dragon is that more and more people are beginning to recognize the Chinese dragon from the West"dragon"It's different. It was a big failure to translate dragon as "dragon" before, our dragon is cute, mighty, and auspicious, whereas in Western culture,"dragon"Always associated with **. Through the use of translations that are closer to Chinese culture"loong"We call for the root cause to be cleared up and let the world know the true meaning of our dragons. At the beginning of this year's Year of the Dragon, we believe that the next Year of the Dragon, 12 years later, will surely be widely known"Loong year"。
China's cultural charm is rapidly spreading to the world. Whether Chinese or non-Chinese, more and more people like the Chinese New Year and are keen to enjoy the excitement, festivity and joy of the Chinese New Year. We are even more proud of the blessings and participation of foreign leaders. As a country with a long history and rich culture, China has always been tolerant of other cultures, while also maintaining its own identity and self-confidence. It is precisely because of our tolerance and self-confidence that Chinese culture can be enduring and strong.
China's Spring Festival is gradually becoming a worldwide holiday. People all over the world are celebrating our Chinese New Year, greeting each other and sharing joy and joy together. This fully demonstrates the charm and influence of Chinese culture. Let's be open to other cultures celebrating and make the world a better place.
The Year of the Dragon has begun, let us embark on a new journey with expectations and hopes for the future. May the Year of the Dragon bring us more joy and charm, and I wish you all a prosperous Year of the Dragon! Happy New Year!