Global Talk丨Spring Festival Celebrated Worldwide, Episode Ⅵ

Global Talk新春特别版丨世界共享中国年⑥

On the sixth day, people make wishes for "ma dao cheng gong", which means winning instant success.

人们往往会在初六日祈福，希望新的一年马到成功。

According to the tradition, families usually send away the Ghost of Poverty on this day. To send away him, Chinese people will usually throw away their ragged clothes, rubbish and other dirty things.

各家各户在初六日都有送“穷鬼”的传统。为了送走“穷鬼”，人们会扔掉破烂的衣服、垃圾和其他脏东西。

By doing this, Chinese people wish to send away poverty and welcome the beautiful days and good luck in the New Year.

这个习俗寓意赶走贫穷，并在新的一年迎来好日子和好运气。

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