With the warmer weather approaching, people in global translation services are taking advantage of the warmth! However, regardless of where any international translator or interpreter may be, festivals or celebrations are happening to welcome spring: the season of rebirth.
Spring Equinox In Mexico For The International Translator
All across Mexico, archeological temples from ancient cultures shine (literally). Although built by different civilizations, they all built their temples to be aligned with the weather, sun, moon, and stars. In Chichén Itzá, one of the most famous Mayan ruins in Yucatán, El Castillo Pyramid dedicated to K’uk’ulkan (or Quetzalcoatl) summons the feathered serpent to slither down its side. The sun’s rays light up behind the temple, creating a shadow of the snake. As the Earth moves, a shadow that appears like a snake climbs down the temple; a marvelous sight! The snake coming down represents the joining of heaven, Earth, and the underworld, as well as K’uk’ulkan descending to the lands to fertilize the crop in preparation for the harvest season.
Nowruz in Iran And The International Translator
Beginning at the spring equinox, Iran welcomes spring with Nowruz, a 13-day celebration of nature’s rebirth. Nowruz is also considered the start of a new year on the Persian calendar, which Arabic translation services will translate as “new day.” It’s a time for in greeting a new season, and they welcome an entirely new year. Nowruz is celebrated across the Middle East and Central Asia, with each country and culture adding its own additions to this holiday. One that remains consistent throughout is the Haftsin, a table spread of the seven symbols representing the rejuvenation of springtime. Each item begins with the Farsi letter “S,” which symbolizes hope, health, wealth, and prosperity for the upcoming new year.
Sham el Nessim In Egypt And The International Translator
While sharing similar themes to Nowruz, Sham el Nessim is a holiday as old as Egypt itself. It translates into “smelling the breeze,” representing the changing seasons and preparing for the upcoming harvest season. Families gather outside and sit on green grass, picnicking together while playing music or competing and games together. Another tradition people will partake in is painting and decorating hardboiled eggs. As a symbol of renewal and rebirth, people will write wishes on the eggs before placing them carefully around the house or in a basket. Of all the different activities to engage with on this holiday, egg decorating seems to be the most popular.
Songkran—Thailand
During Thailand’s hottest month of the year, April, people come together to celebrate the Buddhist new year by throwing water at one another and essentially having a nationwide water war. Companies who offer Thai translation services will explain how Songkran is Sanskrit for “pass,” or “move into.” Water is a meaningful symbol of Songkran. Not only does it pass through rivers and move into fields, but it represents the washing away of the old year and renews the spirit for the new. People will use water to pour over monks’ hands or Buddha statues to pay respects. Songkran is a three-day festival with prayers, family bonding, and lots and lots of water fights.
Sechseläuten—Switzerland
Sechseläuten (which global language services translates into “The six o’clock ringing of the bells” from German) is a centuries-old tradition in Zurich where people wear historical costumes, and the festival is full of flowers, music, and the Böögg. The Böögg is considered the main character of this festival and sits on top of a pyre, representing the current winter. When the clock of the Grossmünster church strikes 6 pm, the pyre is lit. Once the fire climbs up to the head of the Böögg, it explodes with fireworks. It’s said that the larger the Böögg head, the better the summer.
Through these celebrations, people of different languages and background can come together to share in an experience. Whether or not people celebrating speak the same language, the thrill and energy of the festivals ring true. Language service providers bridges gaps between people and companies who wish to engage in an international celebration. The different cultures around the world celebrate spring, and it is worth looking into professional language service company to provide accurate translation services, interpreting services, and localization services so that clients can truly and effectively connect with their new market.
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