Winter solstice is one of the twenty-four traditional Chinese festivals, there is a saying that “winter solstice is as big as the year”, and every family has the custom of eating dumplings to celebrate the winter solstice, in order to inherit the traditional Chinese cultural customs and enrich the staff’s cultural life. 2024, December 20, Zhengzhou Yibang Industry and Zhongda Import & Export Company organized all the staff to carry out dumpling-making activities.
At the activity site, everyone was enthusiastic and filled with joyful atmosphere. Some were responsible for picking vegetables, some for stuffing and some for wrapping dumplings, and all of them cooperated well with each other.
Winter Solstice Bilingual introduction
Winter Solstice, also known as “winter festival”, “long Festival” and”Yasui”, is the 22nd solar term in the 24 solar terms.
This is the day with the shortest daytime and the longest nighttimein the northern hemisphere. Chinese people has considered it asimportant as Spring Festival since old days. Fromthis day on, the days will get longer, whichmeans the beginning of a new solar cycle, andthe “Yang” Qi will gradually rise, so it isregarded as a lucky day.
Therefore,Winter Solstice is also a traditional festival for Chinesepeople,which can also be translated into “Dongzhi Festival”
After this day, many places in China will go throughthe coldest period, which is called “Shu Jiu” inChinese.In total, there are nine periods with ninedays for each.
The Joy of Making Dumplings
Wrapping dumplings is a traditional Chinese craft, bringingfamilies together in shared happiness. The process startswith wrapping delicate dough around a filling of meat,vegetables, or both. Each fold encapsulates a messageof love and warmth. As the dumplings are steaming, Thefragrance filled the whole room, symbolizing reunion.Enjoying them later, We cherish the wonderful memoriesand strengthened bonds created through this simple yetprofound activity.
This winter solstice group building dumpling activity let everyone feel the care of the company and the warmth of the team in the busy work. In this cold winter, we use dumplings to convey love and welcome the new year with laughter. Let’s work hand in hand for the bright future of the company!
