Discussion keeps the world turning.
If you think that the Chinese New Year ends when the fireworks stop, you would be mistaken.
The real finale comes with the first full moon.
Lanterns light the streets, families gather,
traditions run deep, but now technology is crashing the party.
What happens when ancient festival meets modern world?
We're live from our studios in Beijing.
This is Roundtable.
I'm Steve.
Hello there.
Thanks for being with us today.
And for the show, I'm with Fei Fei and Yushan.
First up.
The Chinese New Year ends when the fireworks fade, right?
Nope, you're wrong.
The holiday doesn't truly wrap up until the first full moon rises on the calendar.
And that is when it's lantern festival time.
Oh, the streets are flooded with the beautiful lanterns.
Laughter fills the air and there are festivals galore.
It is a centuries old tradition built on togetherness and light,