Shenzhen Lunar New Year: Culture and Modernity

MY FIRST LUNAR NEW YEAR IN CHINA 🐲🍊🎇

Destination:ChinaCity:ShenzhenPopulation:17.6 million
MY FIRST LUNAR NEW YEAR IN CHINA 🐲🍊🎇
Katherine's Journey to the East 阳离子东游记2021-02-177 min

What do ancestors eat on CNY? Why is there lettuce in the traditional lion dance? Why are there red scraps all over the ground? Where can you find some corners of traditional culture in ultra-modernized ultra-urbanized Shenzhen, a city of 12 million inhabitants? Join us and find out! 🎇

Spring Festival

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Shenzhen introduction
  2. 0:24Ancestor worship
  3. 1:12Firecrackers tradition
  4. 1:29Tsutong village visit
  5. 2:43Lion dance performance
  6. 3:38Lion dance symbolism
  7. 4:32Chilean dance
  8. 5:03Village exploration
  9. 5:50Art and village preservation

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MY FIRST LUNAR NEW YEAR IN CHINA 🐲🍊🎇

Katherine's Lunar New Year adventure in China unveils the captivating blend of ancient traditions and modern urban life. Witness the vibrant lion dance, explore the unique culinary customs, and discover hidden pockets of traditional culture amidst the bustling metropolis of Shenzhen. A journey that's both enlightening and entertaining!

Shenzhen Lunar New Year: Culture and Modernity

What do ancestors eat on CNY? Why is there lettuce in the traditional lion dance? Why are there red scraps all over the ground? Where can you find some corners of traditional culture in ultra-modernized ultra-urbanized Shenzhen, a city of 12 million inhabitants? Join us and find out! 🎇 Spring...

Attractions in this video: Buddhist Temple, Tsutong Village