The meaning of kowtowing in the new year.

The moral of this ceremony is to show respect for the elders.

Kowtowing is a way to respect the elders. On this special occasion of the New Year in China, people will kowtow to their elders to celebrate the New Year as a sign of respect and filial piety. This traditional custom is still popular in modern society, because people think it is a way to carry forward the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation.

Kowtowing to the New Year also represents a kind of wish and blessing. In the lunar calendar, the Spring Festival is an important time node. People think this moment is auspicious and can bring good luck and happiness. This kind of prayer and blessing is not only a psychological comfort, but also a spiritual sustenance and spiritual comfort.