Chinese Ancient Traditions Revived In Global New Year Shows
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Reviving Ancient Chinese Traditions in Global New Year Celebrations
Summary:
NTDTV's Chinese New Year Spectacular is more than an enchanting music and dance performance; it represents a resurgence of ancient Chinese culture, largely lost after the communist takeover. With dragons, drums, traditional instruments, and costumes recreated from historical artifacts, the show captures the grandeur of China’s legendary dynasties.
Keywords: Chinese New Year, traditional Chinese culture, NTDTV, music, dance, performance, China, spectacular, Lantern Festival
Article Body:
A couple of years ago, some Chinese friends invited me to NTDTV's (New Tang Dynasty TV) live Chinese New Year Spectacular. This mesmerizing music and dance performance featured traditional instruments and costumes meticulously recreated from ancient manuscripts, paintings, and pottery. The inclusion of dragons, drums, and dancers reminded us of the magnificence of China’s great dynasties.
Ancient Chinese beliefs highlight the harmony between heaven and earth, suggesting that humans were created by divine beings who also provided cultural, moral, and spiritual guidance throughout history. Respect for the Tao, or Divine Way, is believed to lead to a prosperous and peaceful society.
Like many Westerners, I initially knew little about the Chinese New Year. My friends shared their insights and cherished memories of the celebration, teaching me that this holiday is observed by nearly a quarter of the world’s population. Based on the Lunar calendar, its date varies each year according to the moon’s cycle.
Friends recounted stories of fireworks, favorite foods like dumplings, and various traditions. One involves writing poems or lucky phrases on red paper to be displayed on doors. After breakfast, visits to a local temple to burn incense are customary, followed by visits to relatives and friends. In many towns, musicians parade the streets to signal spring’s arrival.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of the New Year season, stemming from ancient beliefs about celestial spirits in the first full moon’s light. Lanterns of diverse colors and shapes light up the night in celebration.
Maquiong, a local from near the Yangzi River, recalled, "Communities often organized a lantern market. My mom would take us there, and then she’d cook a delightful dinner with syrup-filled dumplings symbolizing family harmony and life’s sweetness."
Recently, such traditions have shifted in China. Big cities have banned fireworks, and celebrating New Year’s Eve at restaurants has become common. People often exchange greetings by phone instead of visiting. "But for me," Maquiong said, "Chinese New Year always means having a good time."
Jason, a medical doctor, remarked, "Traditional Chinese culture was devastated by the Communist Party, which destroyed temples and burned ancient manuscripts. Since coming to power in the late '40s, they’ve rewritten history to promote party culture and Marxist ideology."
He added, "Young people know little about our true history and values. NTDTV’s global New Year Shows are crucial in reviving traditional Chinese culture. The performances are noble and majestic."
The 2007 NTDTV New Year Spectacular is set to tour cities like Atlanta, Boston, and New York, along with major locations in Canada, Europe, and Asia.
For more information, visit [NTDTV Shows](http://shows.ntdtv.com/).
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