Happy
New Year to all my Chinese friends out there.
The
2018 Chinese New Year begins on Friday, February 16. The celebrations last for
over two weeks in China. Interesting enough, like Indian Astrology Chinese base
their calculation on the lunar calendar and that's how, it falls on different
dates each year, usually between January 21 and February 20.
The
celebrations are an explosion of light and sound, involving bell ringing,
lighting firecrackers and watching traditional lion dances. Chinese families
gather together for a reunion dinner on New Year's Eve, and clean their houses
to sweep away bad fortune on New Year's Day.
Traditionally,
kids would be given red envelopes stuffed with 'lucky money' and positive
wishes on New Year's Day. These days, some techie savvy teens now have red
envelope apps, so their relatives can transfer cash digitally.
P.S:
During my bike ride this morning, I saw few tents and stalls being erected in South Bank
area and hoping to get some snaps on my way back home.
