10 cultural facts about Scotland

Updated: 2014-09-18 12:59

By Jiang Wanjuan and Hu Zhe(chinadaily.com.com)

Auld Lang Syne

Auld Lang Syne is a Scots poem written by Robert Burns (1759-96). It is well known in many countries, including China, for the traditional folk song adapted from the poem. The song, know in Chinese as youyi dijiu tianchang, the friendship song, is often used to bid farewell.

World War II veterans hold hands as they sing Auld Lang Syne at an event in Arromanches-les-Bains, western France, Jun 6, 2014, marking the 70th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. [Photo/IC]