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One of the most fascinating partsabout exploring and living in foreign lands is that you get to mix and mingle with different cultures, sample exotic foods \u2013 and celebrate unique festivities. Indonesia is particularly exciting as its mix of Chinese, Muslim and Hindu people mean that there\u2019s a vast array of festivities and ceremonies happening throughout the year. Which brings us to Chinese New Year<\/em> \u2013 also known as the \u2018Spring Festival\u2019 or \u2018Lunar New Year.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HISTORY OF CHINESE NEW YEAR<\/strong>
Chinese New Year is a 16-day festival full of celebrations, gatherings and rituals. There are many myths and stories surrounding Chinese New Year, but essentially it marked the planting of the farmers harvests \u2018new beginnings\u2019 – observing the letting go of the past to make way for the new. Depending on the day of the full moon, the dates of Chinese Year vary each year. In 2020, Chinese New Year will begin on January 25 and end on February 4th<\/sup>, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHINESE NEW YEAR TRADITIONS<\/strong>
Red is the colour <\/strong>of Chinese New Year, symbolic of good fortune and you will see pops of this everywhere. Shopfronts are often adorned with red decorations such as paper lanterns and hanging red chili peppers. Wearing red clothing is also significant and men and women often dress in red Tang suits and elegant Cheongsam long shirt-dresses as well as wear red jewelry. The young and unmarried are given money in red envelopes for good luck. Red is the colour<\/strong> of good energy and vitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHINESE NEW YEAR TRADITIONAL FOOD<\/strong>
<\/strong>During the 16-day spring festival, there are many gatherings and dinners, some with games and wine. Food-wise, every dish is said to have an auspicious meaning \u2013 not just the dish itself, but also how it\u2019s prepared and served.  Just some of the delicacies that are offered during Chinese New Year are dumplings, spring and egg rolls, soup balls, rice cakes and wine. Steamed fish is thought to increase prosperity while dumplings signify wealth. There\u2019s noodles for longevity and sweet rice balls to honor family and togetherness \u2013 every dish Is symbolic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT TO WEAR ON CHINESE NEW YEAR<\/strong>
With Chinese New Year a time of renewal, then traditionally one would dress in a beautiful new outfit to celebrate a fresh start and new beginnings. While there\u2019s no <\/strong>outfit one is actually required to wear, many dress in red (and it\u2019s important to avoid wearing black and white as they are considered unlucky). As mentioned earlier, Tang Suits are the most popular attire while the Cheongsam long shirt dress looks elegant on just about everyone \u2013 even wearing chopsticks as a hair accessory can be a subtle way to honor the important occasion.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020 IS THE CHINESE NEW YEAR OF THE RAT <\/strong>
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2020 is the Year of the Rat. <\/em> In Chinese astrology. General characteristics of the Rat include wealth, popularity, optimism and industrialism. The other eleven Chinese zodiac animal signs include Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and the Pig \u2013 what are you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT THE LANTERN FESTIVAL<\/strong>
The finale of Chinese New Year<\/em> is the Lantern Festival that is held on the first full moon of the lunar year. Wander around Chinatown in any country in the world and join in on the party of families and friends celebrating together, street lion dance performances and floating red lanterns. Typical foods eaten during the day of the lantern festival include glutinous rice balls filled with sweet red bean or sesame paste \u2013 delicious!  The red lantern festival is the party day where you wish others great happiness and good fortune for the year ahead. A must-do! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW TO WISH YOUR FRIENDS \u2018HAPPY NEW YEAR\u2019 IN\u00a0CHINESE<\/strong>
In Mandarin, it\u2019s common to say \u2018Gong Xi Fa Cai\u2019 \u2013 \u2018congratulations on the fortune\u2019 while in Cantonese, you will hear \u2018Gong Hei Fat Choy\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR<\/strong>  <\/i><\/p><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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