The story of Nian
年獸的故事
Drawn by little artist
English and Traditional Chinese Bilingual Picture Book
中英雙語對照繪本
A Chinese New Year Story
The Chinese New Year festivities include traditions such as wearing new red clothes, sticking Spring Festival couplets on doors, and hanging red decorations around the house. Special paper lanterns, made in various shapes and sizes, adorn the villages. The streets are filled with the sounds of loud gongs, drums, and firecrackers all day long. But have you ever wondered where all these traditions came from?
There are many legends and myths about the Chinese New Year, but this story is certainly the most famous and helps us understand the traditions and origin of the Chinese New Year.
過年的由來
過年時的傳統，包括穿紅色的新衣、貼春聯、佈置紅色的裝飾品，各式各樣的燈籠掛滿街頭，還有此起彼落的敲鑼打鼓及爆竹聲。但這些都是為何呢？
過年的傳說有很多，但是這個是最廣為流傳的版本，一探究竟過年的傳統及由來。
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Author
Paoling Rees
Media
Coloured Pencils by Osberht Rees & Paoling Rees
Inspiration
Pablo Picasso said, "It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” I am always amazed by our little artists' original creations. So I started this project with my son, Osberht when he was 7 years old. This picture book was drawn by him with his wild imagination and coloured in by me. Both of us had fun with the creative process and we hope you enjoy reading it.
