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Expats enjoy Chinese New Year in Xiamen

Jan 28, 2022

Expats enjoy Chinese New Year in Xiamen

By Target Language Translation Services | Updated: 2022-01-28 10:00

Chinese New Year


Xiamen, a modern and international city in East China's Fujian province, has attracted many foreigners to start businesses, work and live in the area. Some of them are even lucky enough to find their partners and settle down in the charming coastal city.

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, most expats have decided to stay in Xiamen to spend the holiday.

Jan Laegaard Broni, Danish, 58 years old, vice-president of Meyra Netti Group and general manager of Alu Rehab (Xiamen) Co, is staying in Xiamen to spend the holiday.

"This piece of lacquer thread sculpture featuring a dragon and a phoenix is a tailored souvenir for employees who have served in my company for 10 years and over," said Broni.

He explained that compared with cash rewards, the characteristic local handicraft is more meaningful and can be preserved forever.

There are more Chinese handicrafts in his living room such as a dragon-shaped ornament, a Chinese vase, and Chinese tea cups. Broni's wife, Dai Dongxue, said that her husband is crazy about Chinese culture.

"I'm enchanted with Chinese culture, especially those customs during Spring Festival, such as making dumplings with family members," Broni said, adding that they still observe the tradition of hiding coins in the dumplings. They will also invite their foreign friends to have dinner during the festival.

Broni acquired a permanent residence permit in 2020. In his view, Xiamen has a boundless sea and green lands, which make him relax and feel at home.

Yuki, Japanese, 34 years old, a chef at Jiujiu Rishi restaurant in Xiamen, also chose to stay in Xiamen to spend the holiday.

"I will celebrate this year's Spring Festival with my fiancee and her family," said Yuki. He remembers during last year's Spring Festival that his fiancee Huang Peiting's parents prepared many types of food he likes such as mutton hot pot, seafood dishes, and local specialties.

"I've been in Xiamen for 11 years," Yuki said, adding that he visited Xiamen for the first time with his father when he was in the sixth grade.

He said that he had a special feeling from experiencing the city during that trip and later on after graduating from university, he decided to further study Chinese at Xiamen University.

After graduating from Xiamen University, Yuki stayed in Xiamen to work as a Japanese chef. He is strict with ingredients and visits the market to select ingredients one by one.

However, some vendors speak only the local dialect, so Yuki always takes a notebook to communicate with the vendors through written words.

"Those are old stories. Now Yuki can not only speak standard fluent Chinese, but also sing many songs in Minnan (Southern Fujian) dialect," Huang said proudly.

Huang said that Yuki also likes strolling along old alleys in Xiamen to taste the authentic local dishes.

"Spring rolls and Shacha noodles are delicious," said Yuki, noting that he loves the slow rhythm, graceful atmosphere and people's hospitality in Xiamen.



This article is reprinted from China Daily.

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