在素有“中国楹联文化城市”之称的阳江

对春联尤为讲究

In Yangjiang, known as the “City of Chinese Couplets Culture”, the art of couplets is highly esteemed

相比于精美的印刷式春联

Compared with the exquisite printed couplets

阳江的街坊，更偏爱传统的手写春联

residents of Yangjiang prefer traditional hand-written ones

只因手写春联更有“个性”

as they are more particular

As the long tables are set and the red paper is laid out

每逢春节前

prior to every Spring Festival

阳江的街头或广场

the streets or squares of Yangjiang

总能见到本土书法家

笔走龙蛇，铁画银钩的身影

come alive with local calligraphers

whose skilled hands can bring characters to life

阳江街坊们也乐于捧场

争相着向写字师傅道出一年的期盼

Residents of Yangjiang eagerly gather around, to get their heartfelt wishes for the new year inscribed

伴随着欢声笑语

Amidst the joyful laughter

苍劲有力的毛笔字跃然纸上

robust strokes from calligraphers’ brushes come alive on paper

书法家以手写的温度传递年味

conveying the essence of the Chinese New Year with warmth

当红彤彤的春联铺在地上晾干

As the red couplets dry on the ground

属于这座城市的幸福年味融入在墨香的熏陶中

the city’s happiness blends into the aroma of ink

带着对新一年的美好期盼

Containing hopeful wishes for the new year

再次历经四季，未曾褪色

the color of couplets endures through the seasons, never fading

贴了春联，才算过年

Only when the couplets are posted can we truly celebrate the New Year