Ban on festive decorations, retail sales intended to ‘maintain stability’, officials in Langfang say in social media post.
Father Christmas will not be visiting one northern Chinese town this year as officials there have ordered the removal of all festive decorations and banned shops from holding sales to “maintain stability”, according to a notice circulated on social media.
The reason for such tough actions is not well known, but the Chinese themselves have a lot to celebrate because their New Year is 15 days of continuous fun.
You probably know there are 12 Chinese zodiac animals used to represent years, 2019 is the year of the Pig.
Chinese New Year is actually celebrated for 15 consecutive days, but the first three days are most important. The 15th and final day, Chap Goh Mei is also a big event, where houses are decorated with an abundance of brightly colored lights.
Pigs are the symbol of wealth. Their chubby faces and big ears are signs of fortune as well.
source: www.scmp.com
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