Read day-by-day celebrations of Chinese New Year. On the fifteenth day of New Year: The fifteenth day is known as the Lantern Festival, setting off fireworks means the end of Chinese New Year, it symbolizes people's good wishes to the future. Setting off fireworks is to dispel bad luck. On the fifth day of New Year: The fifth day is known as 破五 pò wǔ ("pò" means "to break"). Setting off fireworks is to bring good luck and fortune into the family, it is called 开财门 kāi cái mén (open the door of fortune). On the morning of New Year's Day: People will set off firecrackers once they open the door in the early morning of New Year's Day. Setting off fireworks at the midnight is to scare away evil spirits and celebrate the coming of the new year. The sound of fireworks is an invitation to ancestors, asking them to enjoy this reunion time.Īt 12:00 PM on New Year's Eve: People will stay up late on New Year's Eve.
Setting off fireworks at a specific time has a different meaning.īefore New Year's Eve dinner: People will set off firecrackers before having family reunion dinner on the evening of New Year's Eve. Symbols of Setting off Fireworks during Chinese New YearĬhinese people believe that fire and loud can dispel bad luck, and scare away evil spirits.įireworks are not only set off on New Year's Eve but also on New Year's Day, the fifth and the fifteenth day of the new year (Lantern Festival). Do you know why Chinese people set off fireworks to celebrate the New Year? Read this article, then you will find answers. Home Chinese Culture Chinese New Year Chinese New Year FireworksĪs the most important traditional festival in China, Chinese New Year has many customs, one of them is setting off fireworks.
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