[Fis] Happy Chinese New Year & Concluding the Session

[Xueshan Yan]

Dear Annette, Krassimir, Pedro,

Thank you for your Spring Festival greetings to colleagues in China.

In the past, poverty has been a significant challenge for China, and for many, having enough to eat was the primary goal in life. As a result, ordinary people often live frugally, with the Spring Festival being the only significant occasion where people can indulge in food and drink freely. For those who have learned a little Chinese, it's interesting to note that when greeting someone, the phrase is not “Hello!” or “How are you?” but “Have you eaten?”

In past Spring Festivals, the sound of firecrackers could be heard throughout both urban and rural areas. However, to combat environmental pollution, their use is now prohibited, resulting in quieter streets and alleyways across China during this period.

I believe these insights are worth sharing with our colleagues.

 

Best regards,  a joyful Chinese Spring Festival to everyone!

Xueshan

 

From: fis-bounces at listas.unizar.es <fis-bounces at listas.unizar.es> On Behalf Of Pedro C. Marijuán
Sent: Saturday, February 1, 2025 5:22 AM
To: 'fis' <fis at listas.unizar.es>
Subject: [Fis] Happy Chinese New Year & Concluding the Session

 

Dear All,

As is tradition in this List, the beginning of Chinese New Year announces the coming end of the FIS New Year Lecture. 

Thanks are given to Lou for his impressive posting work and for the high quality of literary contents (some concluding comments to be added?). 

The related discussions may continue, but now there are no chairing privileges--the iron rule of 2 - 3 mssgs per week applies to everybody.

And so, let us also wish our Chinese Colleagues a very Happy New Year!

新年快乐

All the best,

--Pedro

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