Greek Shaolin Cultural Organization
少林希腊文化組织

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On February 12, 2021, during the second new moon of the winter solstice, begins the celebration of the Spring Festival [Chin .: chūn jié 春节] , which marks the coming of the corresponding New Year in China. The Spring Festival is essentially a celebration of rebirth and a new beginning. The Chinese celebrate the return of the Earth to life and the beginning of a new era.

As in the West, so in China New Year is a family celebration and an occasion for the whole family to gather around the table. The festivities last 15 days and end with the Lantern Festival [Chin.: yuán xiāo jié 元宵节] on February 26. On the occasion of this celebration, the General Director of EPOS, Mr. Stavridis Iordanis addressed a short greeting to all the friends of Chinese Culture in Greece.

It is a special honor and privilege of mine, as the General Director of the Greek Shaolin Cultural Organization to address this short festive greeting to all the Students, Masters and friends of Shaolin in Greece, on the occasion of the Spring Festival of 2021.

This year, for the Chinese is 2564 and is the year of the White Metal Ox [Chin .: Bái jīnshǔ niú nián白金属牛年], which in the Buddhist tradition, symbolizes contemplation and wisdom. The Chinese year of the Ox is a time for responsibility and hard work. It is not a year for risky plans and risks leading to the unknown. Success is achieved through hard work and conscious effort, and those who are willing to continue working hard will undoubtedly be rewarded.

This year is an ideal year for the promotion of family unity but also for the strengthening of family ties.

I wish a good and creative year for everyone, with love, honesty and solidarity!
Stavridis Iordanis [Shi Yan Zhuo]
General Director of EPOS