Encountering Luzhi | Joyfully welcoming the New Year, as winter gives way to the arrival of spring.-Luzhi Tourism_Luzhi Ancient Town 4A-level Tourist Scenic Area

　　“On the twenty-fourth day of the twelfth lunar month, people dust and clean their homes.” According to historical records, the custom of sweeping away dust on Little New Year in China can be traced back to the era of Emperors Yao and Shun. Sweeping away dust marks the beginning of the Little New Year celebrations; on this day, every household in Luzhi undertakes a thorough spring cleaning. Since “dust” (chen) sounds like “old” (chen), removing the dust symbolizes “casting out the old and welcoming the new,” with the hope that the coming year will bring success and good fortune in all endeavors.

“Eating tangyuan on the twenty-fourth night” is an indispensable ritual in the Jiangnan region, and Luzhi is no exception. On this day, every household takes out freshly ground glutinous rice flour, wraps it around fillings such as shredded radish, fresh pork, and sweet red bean paste, and steams it until cooked. Tangyuan symbolize family reunion and completeness, bringing good fortune to the New Year. Plump, round tangyuan release an enticing aroma, offering a vivid taste of togetherness and the rich flavors of the season.

On this day, many households also perform a “sending-off-the-kitchen-god” ritual, waiting until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month to “welcome-the-kitchen-god” back. With Little New Year’s Eve behind them, the countdown to New Year’s Eve has begun. Amid the orderly rhythm of traditional ceremonies, anticipation for the New Year grows ever stronger; red lanterns and Spring Festival couplets, visible everywhere, celebrate harmony and a bountiful harvest, while expressing hopes for a fresh start and good fortune in the year ahead.

As the cold fades, we welcome the New Year; each year brings a reunion and a fresh start.

　　On the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth lunar month, this year’s Beginning of Spring is just around the corner. As spring returns to the earth, the plants and trees seem to know first; in the breeze of Luzhi, a delicate, subtle fragrance begins to drift.

　The winter plum blossoms quietly bloom on their slender branches, their white, pink, and rose hues radiating festive cheer. A tree laden with fragrant blooms carries the news of spring, while its subtle fragrance and delicate shadows lend a touch of refined poetry to the lively New Year celebrations.

On the branches of the forsythia, a few blossoms occasionally bloom. Their pale yellow stamens stand out strikingly, naturally arousing anticipation for the vibrant spring scenery when flowers burst into profusion and clusters of blooms paint the landscape in splendor.

Spring in Luzhi is the tender, fragrant softness of qingtuan, the vibrant freshness of wild and leafy greens, and the gentle warmth of a springtime stroll beneath a balmy, sunlit sky.

With the joy of winter’s end and spring’s rebirth, come to Tianzui Luzhi to celebrate the “Da” New Year. Amid the breathtaking spectacle of red plum blossoms in full bloom, and the gentle, thawing warmth of the east wind, immerse yourself in the lively spirit of dragon and lion dances, Lianxiang performances, and the welcoming of the God of Wealth—joining together to mark another year, another age, and a reunion.

Happy to welcome the New Year with a small family.

When the cold ends, spring arrives.

Let us nurture both body and mind.

Looking forward to the New Year

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