Little Chinese New Year: Bridging Tradition and Global Trends

As the Xiaonian, or Little Chinese New Year, is celebrated in China, traditional customs are increasingly influencing global lifestyle trends. This prelude to the Year of the Horse highlights China's cultural influence, underscored by rituals such as "sweeping the dust" and the Spring Festival Gala.

Observed on February 10 and 11, Xiaonian ushers in a period of preparation featuring the offering of Zaotang to the Kitchen God and deep-cleaning rituals. These customs symbolize renewal and are accompanied by diverse regional traditions, from northern dumplings to southern sweet rice cakes.

The Spring Festival Gala merges traditional Chinese and international arts, featuring performances by stars like Jackie Chan. Global interest in Chinese customs is growing, evident in the trend of international social media users embracing elements of Chinese lifestyle.