Chinese New Year – flowers and dances
The following are popular floral decorations for the New Year and are available at new year markets.
| Floral Decor |
Meaning |
| symbolizes luck |
|
| Kumquat |
symbolizes prosperity |
| Narcissus |
symbolizes prosperity |
| Chrysanthemum |
symbolizes longevity |
| Bamboo |
A plant used for any time of year |
| Sunflower |
means to have a good year |
Dragon and lion dances are common during Chinese New Year. It is believed that the loud beats of the drum and the deafening sounds of the cymbals together with the face of the dragon or lion dancing aggressively can evict bad or evil spirits. Lion dances are also popular for opening of businesses in
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