1. South Korea

Although South Korea also posts Spring Festival couplets during the Spring Festival, the Spring Festival couplets in South Korea are different from the red background and black characters in our country, but the white background and black characters, and China generally Spring couplets are posted on the 28th and 29th of the twelfth lunar month, while South Korea posts Spring Festival couplets on the Beginning of Spring;

Staying up on New Year’s Eve is different from the Chinese story of using firecrackers to frighten the Nian beast. South Korea is doing this to prevent a new year beast. There is a monster called the Luminous Ghost. It is said that this monster likes to steal the shoes of residents. Once his shoes are stolen, his good luck in the new year will also be stolen. But glow-in-the-dark ghosts like to count, so they will put bamboo baskets and other eye-catching objects in their yards to protect their "shoes";

Korea also sacrifices ancestors during the Spring Festival and packs lucky money, etc., but it is different from China Red envelopes are uniformly red, and Korean red envelopes are colorful, the most common of which is white;

South Koreans wear traditional hanbok during the Spring Festival, and drink rice cake soup and spicy cabbage to symbolize reunion in the new year.

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2. Japan

Japan is accustomed to eating buckwheat noodles on the night of December 31st and must do so before midnight Eating is a symbol of longevity and health, and I hope that I will not be afraid of hardships and perseverance in the new year;

Japanese New Year’s Eve bells will be rung 108 times, the first 107 of which will be rung before zero o’clock, and the last one at zero o’clock Then ring the bell, and each time you have to wait until the last bell has completely disappeared before ringing, symbolizing a complete farewell to the old year and welcoming a new beginning with a new look;

The ringing of the bell on New Year's Eve When the bell rings, Japanese people will set out from home to visit temples, which has also become a "first achievement", praying for success and peace in the new year, and that all their wishes will come true;

On the first day of the new year, Japanese people will They go to the beach or the mountains to welcome the first sunrise. They believe that this can ensure the smooth realization of their New Year's wishes;

During the Spring Festival in Japan, there are also activities such as giving money as a gift, paying New Year greetings, and rushing to buy lucky bags, which means that shopping malls discount goods. The promotional package is included, which means good luck in the new year, a bit like the meaning of buying new year goods in China.

3. Vietnam

On the eve of the Spring Festival, Vietnam will buy couplets, firecrackers, preserves, candies, etc. at the largest "Dong Xuan Market" in Hanoi. There will also be a "flower market" specializing in peach blossoms and kumquats;

On New Year's Eve, Vietnamese people have the custom of "picking green", which is to break off fresh and tender branches and take them home to place, because "green" and "lu" have the same pronunciation. , which means wishing good fortune in the new year;

Vietnamese people also worship their ancestors during the Spring Festival, distribute red envelopes, perform lion dances, enjoy dramas, etc.;

Vietnamese Spring Festival is the most popular The main specialties are New Year rice dumplings and glutinous rice cakes. New Year rice dumplings are made from the same ingredients as Chinese rice dumplings but are square and much larger in size.

4. Singapore

During the Spring Festival, Singapore is most famous for the Spring Festival Party held at Marina Bay, where there are many snacks, performances, light shows, water parades, large fireworks displays, etc. etc., very "New Year flavor";

Like China, Singapore also has traditional projects such as lion dance and red envelope giving, but their special Spring Festival delicacy is "Colorful Yusheng", and the fish symbolizes the New Year. The year is over, which adds good omens for the new year. Various auxiliary materials, such as vegetable shreds, are used to decorate the dishes in colorful colors, which means good luck. The most famous pastry is the pineapple tart, which means prosperity. As shown in the picture Prosperous wealth, prosperous luck, and more prosperity in the new year;

People in Singapore will carry oranges when visiting relatives and friends. When leaving, the host will exchange oranges with the guests, which means good luck and good luck.

5. Malaysia

In addition to the same firecrackers, red envelopes, and visits to relatives and friends, Malaysia also has its own special delicacies. One of the dishes, "Yesheng", is the same as the one mentioned above in Singapore, but it is different. I won't go into details, but there are also New Year cakes, which are mainly made of eggs, similar to egg rolls. There is also a dish called "Pon Choi" in Malaysia. Pen Choi is served in a round pot, emphasizing family reunion and happiness. It contains various ingredients. Chicken, fish, duck, seafood, vegetables, etc., are made through various cooking methods such as frying, deep-frying, boiling, etc., which means good luck and good fortune;

On the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, Malaysians I will go to "Bow Tiangong", which means setting off firecrackers and other activities, but it will be more lively than New Year's Eve.

5. Indonesia

The Indonesian Spring Festival lasts for *** five days. The first four days are celebration days, and the fifth day is New Year's Day. Before the Spring Festival, clean up, play New Year's songs, buy new year's goods, etc. Wait, the women like to sit in a row and ask celebrities to draw various patterns on their palms according to local customs. They will also light fireworks and firecrackers, making balls of wheat, cheese, sugar, etc., and sprinkle "candied haws" with gold leaf powder on the outside. , very sweet, symbolizing happiness and contentment in the new year;

On the fifth day of the new year, "Ramayana" will be performed across the country, and people compete to play the heroes in the epic, made of Japanese paper The ape giant fights and destroys it with rockets, which means that disasters can be overcome in the new year, and peace and joy are achieved;

Some Indonesians also have the habit of "jumping into fire". They light fires at home and people jump on top of the fire. Jumping means burning away bad luck and bringing good fortune in the new year;

Indonesians are forbidden to lose their temper and do bad things on the first day of the new year, otherwise it means that they will do bad things this year, which is very unfortunate. Geely;

Indonesia has a vast territory, and many places welcome the New Year in different ways. Some places welcome the New Year with pain, which means letting go of the painful years of the past. Some places fast for a day and night to welcome the New Year. , meaning a clean start to the new year, etc.;

In the early morning of New Year’s Day, people will put on beautiful little bags and special little lights. Sprinkle various colored powders and shredded paper into the air, spray red water or various colored slurries on each other, commonly known as "sprinkling red". The elderly and children will smear red powder on each other's forehead and cheeks, which means everything goes well in the new year.