On 18 January 2023, the Confucius Institute of the University of Banja Luka celebrated the
beginning of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rabbit with colleagues at the University, students of the Sinology Study Programme and the Chinese language course students.
After a short presentation about the meaning of this most important holiday in China and the
customs associated with it, the guests could also try different traditional Chinese dishes, which are specially prepared during this period, such as spring rolls and jiaoze, Chinese dumplings which, because of their characteristic shape reminiscent of gold or silver, symbolize wealth and prosperity.
The Chinese New Year of the Rabbit begins on 22 January 2023 and lasts until 9 February 2024. Given that in traditional Chinese culture the water rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity, 2023 is expected to be a year of hope.
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