Lim (right) feasting with his family members during their reunion dinner at his parents’ house at Lim Jetty in George Town, Penang. Photos: ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
Celebrating any festival in Malaysia usually results in packed roads as the community comes together for parties and food.
This, for a journalist like myself, presents a pot of content to dip into for feel-good stories.
This year, however, I was perplexed during Chinese New Year to find that not only were the celebrations watered down to the extent that it felt just like any other day but that the magician’s hat which we always pull out for our story ideas, was now practically empty!
Ready to feast: Tan and Ng adding gravy to the poon choi dish at their home in Sungai Ara, Penang. ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: For most couples, Chinese New Year celebrations would mean enjoying meals with both sides of the family.
However, with interstate and inter-district travel restrictions under the movement control order (MCO) this year, couple Christopher Tan and Ng Su-Ann decided to tweak things a little.
The often busy working couple took to the kitchen to prepare poon choi for the first time.
Tan, a journalist, decided that this year, he would whip up poon choi, a traditional Cantonese festive meal with many layers of ingredients because his wife, Ng, a company corporate communications manager, has never tried it.
Manulife HK launches MOVE for GOOD challenge to support people in need Details 11 February 2021
With Chinese New Year upon us, it s important to remember those less fortunate. Through the ManulifeMOVE app, Manulife Hong Kong has launched the MOVE for GOOD campaign, encouraging Hongkongers to get out, get active, and in doing so, help get food to Hongkongers in need.
Partnering with social enterprise Gingko House for the MOVE for GOOD challenge, Manulife Hong Kong has pledged 2,200 hundred meals over the course of the campaign s two four-day phases during Chinese New Year. Hongkongers with the MOVE app can support by simply getting out there and walking. As members collectively hit 180 million steps on the app during each phase of the challenge, Manulife Hong Kong will distribute the meals to Hong Kong s under-resourced elders and the homeless.
5 Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Orange County
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ebruary 12, 2021 marks the start of the Year of the Ox. Here’s a guide on how to celebrate Lunar New Year safely in Orange County.
Bowers Museum Virtual Family Festival
February 28
Join the Bowers Museum from the safety and comfort of your home for the Year of the Ox Lunar New Year celebration via their Facebook page. The free event features live performances, cooking lessons, and craft making.
February 12 through 28
Enjoy taking beautiful photos with Year of the Ox decorations scattered all around Fashion Island. Take advantage of special promotions from many of the participating retailers and restaurants.
Poon Choi for the Lunar New Year
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BECAUSE of the Philippinesâ large Filipino-Chinese community, the Lunar New Year is celebrated as a special non-working holiday and traditional Chinese activities such as preparing tikoy (glutinous rice cakes) and giving
ampaos (red envelopes) are practiced. While Chinese New Year is just around the corner, the lantern festival and dragon dance may not be celebrated along the streets of Binondo because of the current circumstances. The next best way to celebrate it is celebrating with family over Chinese dishes â the usual pancit, dumplings, and