In the video, Steve Raich, GO2 for Lung Cancer's Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, interviews Grace He, GO2's Director of People, Culture & Belonging, about her experiences and insights into Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year. Grace, originally from Shanghai, shares details about growing up in one of China's largest cities and the significance of Lunar New Year in Chinese culture. She explains that Lunar New Year is celebrated differently around the world and is a time for family reunions, feasting, and observing traditional customs over a two-week period. Grace reminisces about her childhood memories of the festival, including family gatherings, fireworks, wearing new clothes, receiving red envelopes with money for good luck, and enjoying special foods without restrictions.
Grace continues to explain the importance of various Lunar New Year traditions, such as the significance of red in Chinese culture, the practice of giving red envelopes as wishes for prosperity and health, and the importance of certain dishes during the celebrations. Despite living in the US, she maintains key traditions, such as spring cleaning, decorating her home for the festival, and preparing traditional foods to celebrate Lunar New Year.
The conversation also touches on the broader aspects of Chinese New Year traditions, including the symbolism of different animals in the Chinese zodiac and how the festival is celebrated in both China and abroad. Grace reflects on how living in the US has deepened her appreciation for these traditions and shares her desire to pass them on and share them with others, highlighting the importance of cultural heritage and personal stories in enriching our understanding of each other's backgrounds and traditions.
Негізгі бет A Conversation with Grace He, GO2's Director of People, Culture & Belonging on Chinese New Year.
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