Ringing in The Lunar New Year at Panasonic
Ringing in The Lunar New Year at Panasonic
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Today marks the start of Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year, a 15-day celebration which starts on the first new moon of the year. 2022 will be the Year of the Tiger, symbolizing strength, confidence, and courage.
Traditionally observed in China, Lunar New Year celebrations will take place in many nations across the world. Instead of gathering in our global offices for the annual festivities, our team is still making the most of it by coming together virtually with colleagues, family, and friends.
Meet Dayang, HR Analyst, who joined the Panasonic North America team from our global headquarters in Japan, after moving from her native China. Below, Dayang shares how she is celebrating her first Lunar New Year away from home:
Celebrating the New Year is often a special time to be around family and friends. Even though I may be miles away from my loved ones, I am keeping our traditions alive by introducing my friends to new things.
To ring in the New Year, there are often festivals, fireworks, and parades with lion dancers. We exchange red envelopes filled with monetary amounts such as 6 or 8 which symbolize good luck and prosperity. Since this is my first New Year in New Jersey, we will decorate my apartment and come together with friends to share a traditional meal!
A potluck meal to share with friends will include dumplings, fish, fruits and more – all these foods have different meanings, so we eat them to set our intentions for the New Year.
I am looking forward to spending this Lunar New Year with my friends and wish all of those celebrating a healthy and prosperous 2022!
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