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Thread: "Red envelop" and "Kowtow" in Spring Festival
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[quote=LEONARDO,266941](Kowtow: Both knees bent down on the mat, with the buttocks resting on the heels.) Kowtow is a traditional custom performed by the inferior to show enough respect to the seniors and higher officials in China's feudal society. With the abolishment of the feudal system in 1911, kowtow has actually ended as an official greeting. However, as an old custom, Kowtow has been passed on from generation to generation. The custom of Kowtow still prevails among average people on the occasions of sacrifices and birthday celebrations for the elder in a family. During the Spring Festival, little kids are supposed to perform Kowtow before accepting "red envelop" from "grand parents". This custom prevails in many rural areas in China. In cities, the custom has been largely abandoned.[/quote]
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