China on the move – Chun Jie 2019

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It’s time for our seasonal coverage for Chun Jie 2019. Chun Jie, the Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year – whatever you call it – is the most important traditional holiday for the Chinese people. CGTN will bring you insights into the world’s biggest travel rush, the customs and celebrations, all in our special coverage “China on the Move.”

The whole country is on the move

Riders on their way home before the Spring Festival /CGTN Photo

The yearly travel rush, Chun Yun, is the world's biggest annual human migration which places a severe test on China's transport system, one of the fastest in the world. People head back to their hometowns and villages by train, plane, bus, car and motorbike. The week-long national holiday is one of the few times, and possibly the only one, many in China are able to return home for family reunions.

CGTN correspondents will travel alongside some of those making the journey home. We will present timely and visually friendly information to explain the phenomenon. We will also tell stories of family reunions, as well as the changing aspects of Chinese society in a time of transformation.

One of the biggest celebrations on the earth

Children celebrate the Spring Festival. /CGTN Photo

Chun Jie, literally Spring Festival, is the biggest holiday in China and is celebrated by Chinese people all over the world. As spring is the season of new beginnings and new life, people have found colorful ways to celebrate, to enjoy life, and to pray for better days ahead.

“China on the move” will tell the legends behind the customs and traditions, the things you may not know about Chun Jie. With China's fast growth, its people today have a variety of choices. Modern trends are shaping how the country celebrates. And many traditions are fading away. CGTN wants to document those changes as the country moves through 2019.