Bringing the New Year to My Hometown丨In Chaoshan, You Can See the Vibrant Essence of Chinese New Year

Chaoshan is a cultural-linguistic region in eastern Guangdong province, China, centered around the cities of Shantou, Chaozhou, and Jieyang. It is historically significant as the homeland of the Teochew (or Chaozhou) people, known for their distinct language, cuisine (like Teochew beef hotpot and *kueh*), and maritime trade traditions dating back centuries. The area was a major point of origin for the Chinese diaspora, particularly to Southeast Asia, during the 19th and 20th centuries.