Students from the People's Republic of China told that “Chunjie” or the Spring Festival is a sacred holiday for the Chinese, about the traditions of celebrating the New Year, and that hardworking people who work all year round without a holiday celebrate the Eastern holiday. The New Year lasts up to 40 days. Students from Korea spoke about the traditions of celebrating the New Year in South Korea, about the special tradition of family members getting together to congratulate their elders on the New Year.
The teachers said that the New Year is a traditional national holiday for the country, celebrated at the beginning of the year, and that the main meaning and significance of this holiday is common to many nations, it is a day of novelty, a new beginning and renewal.
Event “Eastern New Year!” in accordance with the purpose of TDM 16, is a symbol of peace and cooperation and we hope that it will be remembered by representatives of every nation!
