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In order to seek for the blessings of the new year, Chinese ancestors were said to hold sacrificial activities in temples or palaces by providing animal offerings. They would perform songs and dances near the sacrificial sites on one specific day. Though the sacrificial activities have disappeared, the tradition to hold other activities in temples have passed down across the country, later known as temple fairs to us all.
One of the best aspects of university life is learning about different cultures. If you study in one of these cities, don't miss out on Chinese New Year.