For many of our colleagues in Malaysia, the Chinese New Year is the most important celebration of the year — comparable in significance to Christmas in Europe. While it may look like a festive holiday from the outside, its meaning goes far beyond decorations, fireworks, and family gatherings.

The Chinese New Year marks the beginning of a new lunar year and is a time of renewal and reflection. It is a moment to close one chapter, recognize achievements, and step into the year ahead with optimism. In the Year of the Horse, this sense of moving forward is especially strong, symbolizing energy, progress, and confidence in the journey ahead.

Family plays a central role in this period. Many people travel long distances to reunite with loved ones, share meals, and honor traditions passed down through generations. Taking time off is deeply rooted in the culture — a chance to reconnect, recharge, and start the new year with fresh momentum. Welcoming good fortune is another key element.

Homes are cleaned to sweep away the old year, red decorations symbolize luck and prosperity, and greetings focus on health, success, and happiness. In a multicultural organization like Trocellen, the Chinese New Year reminds us of the value of cultural understanding.

Recognizing traditions that matter to our colleagues strengthens respect, collaboration, and connection — across borders and time zones. As we welcome the Chinese New Year and the spirit of the Horse, it is an opportunity for all of us to reflect, look ahead, and appreciate the diversity that makes Trocellen a truly global organization.