The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, stands as the most important traditional festival for the Chinese people. This year, the festivities shine brightly in Changsha, the capital city of central China's Hunan Province.
Jiang Haitao, a student from Beijing Foreign Studies University, is enjoying the New Year holiday in Changsha. During this festive season, people across China engage in various folk activities to express their good wishes for the coming year. One such tradition Jiang participates in is the local temple fair, or \"miaohui.\" These traditional cultural events typically take place around temples or historic sites during important festivals.
At the temple fair, visitors can explore numerous stalls offering an array of traditional crafts, including fans, sugar-blowing art, sugar paintings, and various decorations. Jiang notes that one of the most captivating highlights of the Spring Festival in Changsha is the special fireworks show, which lights up the night sky and brings the community together in celebration.
This year's CMG Spring Festival Gala, held in Beijing, also featured performances from Changsha, Shenyang, Xi'an, and Kashgar, showcasing the rich cultural diversity of China's regions. As Changsha embraces the New Year with joy and tradition, the city exemplifies the enduring spirit and unity that the Spring Festival represents.
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How is Chinese New Year celebrated in central China's Changsha?
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