The Spring Festival, known as Chinese New Year, is the most significant holiday in China, symbolizing family reunions, bidding farewell to the old, and welcoming the new. For Celia Annetta from Indonesia, celebrating the Spring Festival takes on a unique flavor.
Celia, a student at Tsinghua University's School of Social Sciences, hails from an Indonesian family of Chinese descent. Her family's traditions of celebrating Chinese New Year in Indonesia trace back to her grandparents in the early 1900s. Over the decades, these customs have seamlessly blended with local Indonesian culture, creating a distinctive Chinese Indonesian Spring Festival.
From vibrant lion dances to the preparation of traditional Indonesian-Chinese dishes, Celia shares how her family honors their heritage while embracing the cultural richness of Indonesia. \"It's a beautiful mix of our roots and the place we call home,\" she says. This fusion not only preserves her family's legacy but also fosters a sense of community and cultural appreciation among neighbors and friends.
Join Celia Annetta as she takes us through the festive celebrations in Indonesia, offering a glimpse into how traditions evolve and adapt in a globally connected world.
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