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As people around the world welcomed the Lunar New Year, the festivities have brought some solace amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, some aren’t exactly thrilled by the celebrations and among them are dogs who don’t particularly like firecrackers.
When that didn’t seem to work, the girl sweetly tries to cover the canine’s ears as loud crackling sounds are heard in the background. The little one then continues to rub the pet’s head to help it calm down.
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The clip, originally posted on Chinese TikTok, was filmed in GaoAn city in South East China’s Jiangxi Province as millions of people have started celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year from Tuesday (February 1), which marks the beginning of Year of the Tiger.
The girl’s mother, identified as Ms Wang, said every time firecrackers are set off nearby, she covers her daughter’s ears and tells her that there is nothing to be afraid of, Newsflare reported. The mother thought her daughter was just doing the same for the dog.
People on social media were deeply moved by the child’s kind gesture and concluded even though the dog could still hear the noise, her actions probably helped calm it.
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Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally end after 15 days, starting on Chinese New Year’s Eve and continuing till the Lantern Festival. This year, the Lunar New Year celebrations are being held between January 31 and February 15.
While every country has its own traditions and customs for the Lunar New Year, the common factors are family and food. New Year’s is also the time when ancestors are remembered and associated rituals are performed, followed by sharing of gifts and enjoying festive meals that each holds some special significance.
