Customs and cuisine during the Spring Festival

Ancient New Year's Day court

In ancient times, on New Year’s Day, the imperial court held a grand congratulatory ceremony. Officials, dressed in court robes, knelt and paid their respects. Palace lanterns were hung in the hall, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Folk Spring Festival

In the folk scene of pasting Spring Festival couplets during the Spring Festival, an elderly person is leading a child to paste red Spring Festival couplets on the door, with ink, brush, paper and inkstones placed beside them. Red lanterns are hung high in the courtyard.

New Year's Eve

On New Year’s Eve, the scene of setting off firecrackers: Children covered their ears and watched the firecrackers being set off in the yard. The flames shot up into the sky and smoke filled the air, while adults were smiling and guarding by their side.

 

Ancestral Worship during the Spring Festival

The scene of ancestral worship during the Spring Festival: the offering table is filled with offerings such as chicken, duck, fish, meat, fruits and pastries. Elders lead the younger generation to burn incense and kneel down in worship, their expressions solemn and devout.

 

Modern New Year's Day

A modern New Year’s family reunion scene, where a family sits around the dining table and eats a reunion dinner. The table is filled with delicious food such as dumplings, hot pot, braised fish, etc., and they raise their glasses to celebrate, creating a joyful atmosphere.

Traditional Chinese cuisine during the Spring Festival

Close-up of traditional Spring Festival delicacies: Dumplings, rice cakes, tangyuan, cured meat and other items are neatly arranged on blue and white porcelain plates, with bright colors, exquisite shapes and inviting aromas.

Modern New Year's Day travel

In modern New Year’s Day travel scenes, people take photos in front of scenic spots as souvenirs. There are signboards with the words “Happy New Year” in the background, and tourists’ faces are filled with joyous smiles.

Watch the New Year's Eve party

Watching the New Year’s Eve party scene, the family sat on the sofa, intently watching the song and dance performances on the TV screen. On the coffee table were placed snacks such as sunflower seeds and fruits.