Chinese New Year
Why I chose 'Festivals' as my CA2 catagory?
and ... why I choose 'chinese new year' as the main theme?
Festivals are essential because they bring people together, create shared joy, and strengthen cultural identity. They allow a reconnection with family, and boosting emotional well-being
Chinese New Year is essential since I am familiar with . It is a signal of Chinese people. It brings national sentiment to a climax and makes people feel the warmth of family.
Red Color
Red symbolizes luck, happiness, and warding off evil. It is used in decorations, clothing, and red envelopes to bring good fortune and protection, especially from the mythical beast "Nian".
Circular Shape
The circle represents reunion and completeness. It appears in round foods like dumplings and reunion dinners, symbolizing unity among family members during the festival.
Dragon Totem
The dragon is a symbol of power, prosperity, and protection. Dragon dances are performed to drive away bad spirits and welcome success in the coming year.
Jiagu Text
Jiagu is the earliest form of Chinese writing, often carved on bones or shells. During Chinese New Year, it may appear in calligraphy as a connect
Impact of Chinese New Year
As traditional culture has begun to be valued in recent years, festivals in various countries have flourished, especially the Chinese New Year, which has had a profound impact on Chinese and non-Chinese communities around the world.
Over 2 billion people worldwide, celebrate Chinese New Year annually — making it one of the largest human celebration event on Earth.
Over $150 billion USD of economic impact of Chinese New Year globally, driven by travel, retail, digital red envelope transactions, and food spending, In 2025.
Over 30 Super metropolis and Capitals celebrating the Chinese New Year by decorating the whole city and hold special and interesting programmes