"Saksikan tayangan kami Official Youtube IDX Channel di Program Prime Market Highlight (28/01/2025) dengan tema Tradisi Imlek di Berbagai Negara".
Category
📺
TVTranscript
00:00China's new year is one of the biggest and most glorious celebrations celebrated by the Chinese people around the world.
00:14The unique Imlek tradition in various countries is also very diverse.
00:18The IDX Channel team has summarized the Imlek tradition in various countries in the following IDX Statement.
00:30The unique Imlek tradition in various countries is also very diverse.
00:38The new year of Imlek, also known as the new year of China, is one of the most important celebrations in the Chinese culture.
00:47Celebrated by the Chinese people around the world, each country has a unique way to celebrate the new year of Imlek.
00:55Starting from the lantern festival to the lion dance show, Imlek in various parts of the world offers a unique experience inviting anyone to feel the warmth and joy.
01:10Nevertheless, Imlek is not just a new year celebration, it is an important moment to gather with family, respect ancestors and celebrate fortune.
01:22With a variety of traditions in various countries, this celebration reflects the richness of culture that continues to live and develop throughout the world.
01:33The following is a series of unique Imlek traditions in various countries that have been summarized from various sources.
01:41Lampion Festival
01:49In China, the Lampion Festival is the pinnacle of the celebration of Imlek, which is the 15th night in the lunar calendar.
01:59This festival has a strong historical roots from the Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago.
02:06During this festival, thousands of lamps in various shapes, sizes and colors illuminate the night, creating a magical atmosphere and evoking a sense of hope.
02:19The lamps are not only used as decoration, but also as a symbol of fortune.
02:26Many lamps are decorated with calligraphy in the form of prayers, hopes or wise words that symbolize happiness and fortune.
02:37One of the unique traditions of this festival is a dice guessing competition written on the lamps.
02:43Those who guess the dice will be considered lucky in the new year.
02:56The Lampion Parade
02:58The Lampion Parade is one of the most spectacular Imlek celebrations in Singapore.
03:04The parade was started in 1973 as an initiative to maintain the spirit of the Imlek celebration after the government banned it.
03:15The Lampion Parade itself comes from the Hokkien dialect, which means a show of costume art.
03:21This parade is held every year by involving thousands of performers from various ethnic communities in Singapore, including Malay, Indian and Tionghoa.
03:33Participants parade wearing mega costumes that reflect a certain cultural theme and various decorative vehicles display complicated and elaborate decorations.
03:43The show of dance, music, acrobatics and light effects is an inseparable part of this parade, creating an experience full of color and energy.
03:59Rionion Dinner
04:04In Malaysia, the night before the new year, Imlek is known as Malam Makan Malam Rioni or Rionion Dinner.
04:13This tradition is a very important moment for the Tionghoa family, where family members from various places gather to share happiness and strengthen family ties.
04:27One of the must-have dishes in this dinner is Hie Shang, a raw fish salad made from fresh vegetables, fresh fish slices and sweet sauce.
04:39The family will mix the Hie Shang together by using a long chopstick while lifting it as high as possible.
04:49This activity is done in a way to pray for good luck and hope for abundance in the new year.
04:57Ampou
05:06In Indonesia, the tradition of giving Ampou becomes one of the most anticipated moments, especially by children.
05:15Ampou is a red envelope containing money given by a married person to those who are not married.
05:23The red color on Ampou symbolizes luck, happiness and protection from bad things.
05:31In addition, the celebration of Imlek in Indonesia is also celebrated with the Barong Sai show and the Dragon Dance held at the mall, Kelenteng and other public places.
05:42This show is considered to bring luck and drive away evil spirits.
05:48Big cities such as Jakarta, Medan and Surabaya are usually filled with magnificent Imlek decorations such as red lanterns, Sio statues and a special food market called Tiong Hoa.
06:03This atmosphere creates a unique and festive atmosphere and unites various communities to celebrate.
06:18Tet
06:20In Vietnam, the celebration of Imlek is known as Tet Nguyen or Tet.
06:24One of the characteristics of the Tet celebration is the display of firecrackers and fireworks.
06:29The sound of the firecrackers is believed to be able to drive away evil spirits while the fireworks symbolize a bright beginning in the new year.
06:36Besides firecrackers, Vietnamese people also decorate their houses with kumquat trees that symbolize wealth and peach blossoms that symbolize good luck.
06:48On the eve of the new year, Vietnamese families perform a worship ritual to their ancestors as well as continue to pray for happiness and success in the coming year.
07:00The tradition of Tet also includes the gift of traditional cakes such as Bang Chung or rice cakes in the form of boxes that symbolize gratitude and family unity.
07:20In Hong Kong, Mandarin oranges are an important symbol in the celebration of Imlek.
07:24This orange is often given as a gift to friends, family or business partners.
07:30The round shape and bright orange color symbolize luck, wealth and happiness.
07:38In addition, the night market themed Imlek in Hong Kong is one of the main attractions.
07:44This market is filled with special decorations such as lanterns, flowers and other lucky items.
07:50Visitors can also find various Imlek-specific cuisines such as nian gao or kue keranjang and other sweets.
08:01That's the Imlek tradition in various countries. I hope this information can be useful for you.
08:19For more UN videos visit www.un.org