Why do some Chinese say that the new year of the moon is “missing” there?09:41 Published on the average grinage time
Sylvia Chang
BBC Chinese
Image source, Getty ImageChina’s New Year’s Gala is a symbolic TV program broadcast on a large VE day.
The new year of this month has been celebrated first since the spring festival was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List in December 2024. This is attracting worldwide attention to its cultural significance.
However, some Chinese people still hold the charm and tradition of modern celebration in Japan, and whether other countries are now “better”. I am wondering.
According to the data analysis company NEWRANK, the hashtag “Chinese Spring Festival is the World Festival” has become a viral and has been viewed more than 11 million times by Tuesday.
Popular videos will introduce dragon dance in Paris, traditional Chinese dresses celebrating in Mexico, and fireworks that illuminate the German night sky.
However, many of China feel that the traditional spirit of the festival is declining. Most of the use of firecrackers is prohibited due to environmental restrictions, and some people argue that it is no longer a “real” spring festival.
“I feel like the world is celebrating, not China,” said the user.
There are also complaints about the New Year’s Gala, a symbolic TV program aired on the major day. Critics argue that the show has lost their charm, and some have suggested that they prioritize China’s image to the world rather than entertain domestic audiences. 。
“The spring festival is global, but we have lost contact with our roots,” said one comment. “Gala is made for the world, not for us.”
