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AGAINST the backdrop of sweeping economic globalization， interactions and exchanges among ethnic groups， races， and nationalities have become increasingly frequent， leading to the blending of cultures. Countries have taken the way of “mutual learning” with regards to cultural exchange， which is what Chinese President Xi Jinping promoted， rather than the old pattern of confrontation.
Spring Festival is the most celebrated festival in China， and now is extending its presence across the world. As Chinese youths celebrate Christmas， Westerners also acknowledge Spring Festival. It indicates the trends of mutual learning and harmonious coexistence between civilizations， which are expected to contribute to the building of a shared future for humankind.
Spring Festival marks the first day on the Chinese lunar calendar. On that day and over the following two weeks， people greet each other by saying “good luck in whatever you do” or “happiness for all your families.” Streets and houses are decorated by Chinese knots and other items of red color. In many foreign countries， traditional Chinese activities are performed as a fixed program， such as the dragon dance， the Peking Opera， shadow puppetry and puppet shows， adding diversity to local cultures.
Why is a time-honored festival so vibrant and even celebrated in other countries？ The answer is， from my point of view， the rich， positive connotation of Spring Festival is of great significance in modern society and in reality.
Showing Amity
Spring Festival embodies the spirit of amity. More than 2，000 years ago， Confucius said all people in the world are sisters and brothers. He further pointed out that we should do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
The spirit of amity is deeply ingrained in Chinese society and psyche， and has shaped Chinese people’s perception of and expectation for intra-family and inter-state relations as well as state governance. For individuals the spirit of amity allows them to maintain harmony with the complex external world， thus reaching a state of peace within their internal world.
The customs of Spring Festival are just the reaffirmation of Chinese people’s reverence to amity. On its eve， all family members， no matter how far they live， will come all the way back for a happy family reunion dinner. People pay tribute to the heaven and the earth， and offer sacrifices to their ancestors. Children wish New Year greetings to grandparents， and receive red envelopes filled with cash from them. Visiting relatives and friends is also an important activity during Spring Festival， drawing people-to-people relations much closer.
Spring Festival is the most celebrated festival in China， and now is extending its presence across the world. As Chinese youths celebrate Christmas， Westerners also acknowledge Spring Festival. It indicates the trends of mutual learning and harmonious coexistence between civilizations， which are expected to contribute to the building of a shared future for humankind.
Spring Festival marks the first day on the Chinese lunar calendar. On that day and over the following two weeks， people greet each other by saying “good luck in whatever you do” or “happiness for all your families.” Streets and houses are decorated by Chinese knots and other items of red color. In many foreign countries， traditional Chinese activities are performed as a fixed program， such as the dragon dance， the Peking Opera， shadow puppetry and puppet shows， adding diversity to local cultures.
Why is a time-honored festival so vibrant and even celebrated in other countries？ The answer is， from my point of view， the rich， positive connotation of Spring Festival is of great significance in modern society and in reality.
Showing Amity
Spring Festival embodies the spirit of amity. More than 2，000 years ago， Confucius said all people in the world are sisters and brothers. He further pointed out that we should do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
The spirit of amity is deeply ingrained in Chinese society and psyche， and has shaped Chinese people’s perception of and expectation for intra-family and inter-state relations as well as state governance. For individuals the spirit of amity allows them to maintain harmony with the complex external world， thus reaching a state of peace within their internal world.
The customs of Spring Festival are just the reaffirmation of Chinese people’s reverence to amity. On its eve， all family members， no matter how far they live， will come all the way back for a happy family reunion dinner. People pay tribute to the heaven and the earth， and offer sacrifices to their ancestors. Children wish New Year greetings to grandparents， and receive red envelopes filled with cash from them. Visiting relatives and friends is also an important activity during Spring Festival， drawing people-to-people relations much closer.