The specialist noted that China celebrates the so-called Chunjie Festival, which literally means “Spring Festival.”
“It’s floating, irregular. Dates vary according to the Chinese lunar calendar. This year it is celebrated on the night of the 9th to the 10th. And after some time he will change,” Ostrovsky explained.
RT's interlocutor noted that there are a lot of traditions for celebrating the New Year in China.
“From burning counterfeit money to meeting relatives. Now in China an event has begun called Chunyun (seasonal migration period. -
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), when everyone travels around the country for the New Year. The worst stress for transport is when huge flows of citizens travel from one part of the country to another. That is, the family must meet in one place for the New Year. As a rule, gifts are given. What’s important is that
the 13th salary is paid (to employees -
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He also spoke about the traditional dishes that are present on the festive table during this period of time.
“Usually for the New Year there are dumplings and carp in sweet and sour sauce with rice. China has the largest New Year table, everything is there. As a rule, these are fish, rice, Chinese dumplings and noodles,” Ostrovsky concluded.
Earlier, Deputy Mayor of Moscow Natalya Sergunina announced the launch of an information project about VDNKh for Chinese tourists.