Chinese New Year: The Uninterrupted Fireworks

 By Grace Cao                                                                              

What time can people hear fireworks every night? Chinese New Year! Dalat International School had a five-day weekend starting January 29 for parents and students to celebrate with their families.

Chinese New Year is an essential holiday in Dalat because Chinese and Koreans celebrate the new year with their families. It is a time for people to connect with their families and talk about the wonderful things that happened in the year. No matter how far away people are from their families, they will always return. Delicious food is necessary during the Chinese New Year. There is food that has good meaning. For example, there will always be a big fish dish on the table, which shows “年年有鱼.” It means that there are blessings left every year. The most important part of Chinese New Year is giving red envelopes to children. The child must thank and praise the elders to receive their blessings and money. It is a traditional activity that connects elders and children better.

There are many fun activities during the Chinese New Year, but don’t forget about the fireworks that happen every night. During the Chinese New Year, fireworks are being played to chase away the negative spirits, pray for peace, and welcome the new year. The last year's negatives are all being chased away, and the new year will be full of blessings. There are many kinds of fireworks used during the holiday. People use firecrackers to chase away the negative things and beautiful fireworks to welcome the new year. It is a charming time for family and friends to watch the fantastic fireworks together. It is also a lovely time for people from other cultures. 

Like Nikita Sarhad (12) said, “ I had a lovely time with my family and friends during the CNY!”

On January 29, the first day of the Chinese New Year holiday, some Dalat students got to spend time with their parents on the beach. They enjoyed the time light and watching the fireworks with their parents. Seniors and middle school students were spending time with their friends. They set the campfire with their parents and baked sweet potatoes using the fire. It was a great time building connections with people.