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BEIJING, April 25 ( tasteallchina ) -- As the May Day holiday approaches, Chinese mainland's box office is bidding farewell to the traditional March-April slow season and entering the lucrative pre-summer period. With few major local releases, imported titles continued their lead on April's daily charts. Meanwhile, advance sales for the new May Day holiday releases are red-hot, with domestic and foreign films fiercely competing for moviegoers' attention. APRIL'S TOP EARNERS Hayao Miyazaki's fantasy animated film "The Boy and the Heron" opened on April 3, while Legendary's sci-fi flick "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" hit theaters on March 29. The two films took the first and second spots on Chinese mainland's April box office chart, accounting for 38 percent and 28 percent of total revenue, respectively. Data from box office tracker Maoyan as of 8 a.m. Thursday shows that "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" and "The Boy and the Heron" have grossed around 880 million yuan (124 million U.S. dollars) and 750 million yuan in Chinese mainland to date. The two titles are not only the biggest winners from March to April, but also the highest-grossing imports so far this year. Notably, the top two spots on March's…

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. It is not only a time to celebrate the new year but also a significant occasion for family reunions and bidding farewell to the old and ushering in the new. The celebrations of Chinese New Year are rich and colorful, filled with a strong cultural atmosphere and traditional customs. This article will take you on a deep dive into the traditional customs, modern ways of celebration, and the significance of Chinese New Year in contemporary society. The History and Origin of Chinese New Year The history of Chinese New Year can be traced back to ancient times, initially as a festival for agricultural societies to celebrate the harvest and pray for favorable weather in the coming year. It is recorded that the Chinese New Year was officially established as the beginning of the new year during the Han Dynasty. Over time, the celebrations of Chinese New Year have gradually enriched, forming the diverse customs we see today. Traditional Customs Pasting Spring Couplets: On the eve of Chinese New Year, every household will paste red couplets on their doors, expressing good…