A hybrid format event dedicated to the celebration of the Chinese New Year was held at the Yildiz Hotel in Ashgabat. This is reported by the online edition of Vestiabad.ru
The event was attended by representatives of Chinese diplomatic missions accredited in Central Asian countries and invited guests. Wang Shuanghui, a specialist in history and culture of the People's Republic of China, devoted his speech to the history of the Chinese New Year, and also told about national traditions and customs of celebrating these days in China.
In literal translation, Chinese New Year means the Spring Festival. According to Chinese Ambassador to Turkmenistan Qian Naicheng, Chinese New Year is celebrated on February 10 and ends on the 15th day with the Lantern Festival. The main and favorite Chinese New Year tradition is the annual family reunion dinner.
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