Tag Archives: Yuan Xiao Jie

The Chinese New Year is approaching! Xin Nian Kuai Le! Gong Xi Fa Cai!


The year of the Snake- rattle and shake! The Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival, is approaching. The year of the Snake starts on February the 10th.The snake has according to a Chinese calendar: “An inherent unique wisdom, love at … Continue reading

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Yuan Xiao Jie, Lantern festival, 元宵节 -the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations


  Tangyuan – sweet dumplings, round as the moon The Chinese Lunar New Year lasts for 15 days, and Yuanxiao Festival marks the end of it. It is a celebration of the first full moon (Yuan Xiao) of the new year. … Continue reading

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