| I'm surprised to have found this interesting discussion on "civilization" vs "tradition" under the search title of "God of Fortune". Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is celebrated by almost all Chinese around the world. In some cities outside China, it can be a festive time for all their citizens regardless of their race, birthplace, creed or religion. One of these cities is Vancouver in Canada. Canadians do respect diversity of cultural mosaics and enjoy cross-cultural traditions. In Vancouver, Chinese New Year is the most celebrated Chinese Festival. Each year, the Spring Festival Parade in Chinatown is a great attraction. Over thirty thousand spectators would crowd into Chinatown. God of Fortune always lead the parade, followed by government officials, city celebrities, dancers in magnificient ethnic costumes, drummers, bands, lions and dragons accompanied by drums and gongs, and exploding firecrackers. The unique parade brings the New Year celebration to a climax, symbolizing that all evils and bad lucks have been expelled, every bystander is showered with blessings of good health and longevity, happiness and good luck, wealth and prosperity. |
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