Whether it's the comforting aroma of homemade dumplings or the vibrant red lanterns illuminating the streets, Chinese New Year is more than just a holiday. It represents the largest family reunion for the Chinese people—a time to reconnect, rejuvenate, and celebrate togetherness. What makes family reunions during the Chinese New Year so special? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan
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This is Round Table.
Hello, everybody.
Welcome to this special Spring Festival edition of Roundtable.
I'm He Young,
and I'm so excited to dive
into today's discussion about one of the most heartwarming traditions of the Chinese New Year,
family reunions.
Every year, two weeks before the Chinese New Year's Eve, the Spring Festival travel rush begins.
This year, an estimated 9 billion trips will see people scrambling for tickets on packed trains,
planes, and buses, all heading to the same direction, home.
Whether it's the comforting aroma of homemade dumplings or the bright red lanterns lighting up the streets,
Chinese New Year is more than just a holiday.
It's the largest family reunion for the Chinese people.
A time to reconnect, recharge, and celebrate togetherness.
What makes family reunions during the Chinese New Year so special?
To help us dive deeper into what makes these moments so special,
I'm thrilled to be joined by Steve Hatherly and Yu Shan.
So, Yushan, let's start with you.
What's Spring Festival to you?