BBC - Chinese New Year The Biggest Celebration on Earth (2016) Part 2 Reunion

Chinese New Year The Biggest Celebration on Earth

New Series exploring New Year celebrations in China, through the personal stories of people involved in traditional celebrations, as well as those whose livelihoods are dependent on the holiday.

Part 2 Reunion

Dave Myers and Si King experience life in Beijing on New Year's Eve, including finding out how the Zhangs are preparing for the biggest family get-together of the year when the whole city comes to a halt as everyone gathers round to tuck into the traditional reunion dinner. Jing Lusi goes behind the scenes on CCTV's entertainment show Chunwan Gala, which is watched by 800 million viewers, Kate Humble takes part in a huge flower auction in Yunnan province, and Ant Anstead discovers how baijiu is made in 450-year-old pits and learns the subtle etiquette that surrounds the drinking of the spirit.

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