WELCOME TO THE YEAR OF THE FIRE-ROOSTER HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE ENTIRE DW TEAM Spring Festival is celebrated by over 2 billion people worldwide In China hundreds of millions of people travel to visit their family, businesses are often off for as long as 4 weeks It is also celebrated in Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Brunei, Singapore, Hong Kong & Macau It is common to exchange red envelopes with money and light up fireworks Fish, spring rolls, dumplings, Good Fortune Fruit (e.g. mandarins) and glutinous rice cakes are eaten for  better wealth Longevity Noodles are eaten for longevity, sweet rice balls for family togetherness ROOSTERS STAND FOR SELF-CONFIDENCE AND DILIGENCE. FIRE STANDS FOR ACTION & CREATION. T…