庆祝中国新年的不同方式

It's the fourth day of the Chinese traditional new year. And people in different areas of the country have different ways of celebrating the Spring Festival. Let’s take a look at how different these traditions can be.
今年是中国的正月初四。全国不同地区的人们用不同的方式庆祝春节。让我们去看看这些不同的传统是怎么样的。

In Kanas lake in Northwest China’s Xinjiang, the descendants of Ghengis Khan mark Spring Festival in a unique way --- horse racing on a frozen lake.
在中国西北部的新疆喀纳斯湖，成吉思汗的后人用一种独特的方式庆祝春节——在结冰的湖上赛马。

While in Lanzhou city of Gansu Province, a traditional temple fair is the biggest event and most popular activity there.
而在甘肃省兰州市，传统的庙会是那里最大型、最受欢迎的活动。

Traditional crafts like Kungfu and shadow puppets attracted lots of onlookers. And a regional music form - Lanzhou Drumming - perks ears.
像功夫和皮影戏这样的传统工艺吸引了很多观众。一种地区音乐形式——兰州鼓——响彻耳边。

Someone said: "I’ve read in the newspaper about the Lanzhou Drum, but I’ve never seen it. It’s a great opportunity for me to experience traditional Chinese culture. They were passed on by our ancestors, the music represents Chinese culture."
有人表示：“我看报纸时知道兰州鼓，但是从没有见过。对我来说，这是感受传统中国文化的一个绝好机会。它们是我们的老祖宗传下来的，这种音乐代表着中国文化。”

In East China’s Zhejiang, Wuzhen, people celebrate Spring Festival with food. Tourists from across the country bring their favourite dishes here and share them on a long table at a scenic location in Wuzhen.
在中国东部的浙江乌镇，人们用食物来庆祝春节。全国各地的游客将他们最喜欢的菜带到乌镇这个景色优美的地方，在长桌上分享食物。

Someone said: "I like it here, the streets, the water, and the food. It’s good."
有人表示：“我喜欢这里，街道、水和食物。非常好。”

People from all over get together here to share in the warmth and sweetness not only of the food, but each other as well. Some themes cross all traditions.
各地的人们聚集到这里，不仅分享到食物的温暖和甜蜜，还有彼此的热情和甜蜜。一些主题还贯穿了所有传统。