Written by Will Chen and Steven Pham Seasons in Asian culture each have their own meanings and representations. With the Spring season underway, a time of renewal and hope begins. In East Asian culture, spring directly relates to the Confucian framework of family and ancestor veneration. Holidays such as Seollal and Qingming honor family lineage. In Southeast Asian culture, key themes revolving around Spring tend to be more expressive and focus on community. For example, water is a key symbol for joy, purification, and celebration, becoming prominent in festivals such as Songkran and Thingyan. One of the most significant spring festivals in Asia is Lunar New Year, widely celebrated in…