2023 Chinese New Year Special Issue: Celebrating Chinese New Year When I was a kid, I always wondered, why we celebrate two New Year holidays in a year. The one that we commonly celebrate a week after Christmas is New Year’s Day. Meanwhile--
that we commonly celebrate a week after Christmas is New Year’s Day. Meanwhile, the second holiday is the Chinese New Year, which marks the start of the Chinese Lunar calendar.The latter, known as Spring Festival, is that time of the year we, Filipinos, often see as a regular holiday but is actually one of the most important holidays for the Chinese people. Considered their longest holiday, Chinese New Year plays a vital role in their culture and tradition.
I was introduced to the Prosperity Yu Sheng salad, which is a custom food every Chinese New Year. It consists of raw fish, usually salmon, and vegetables like radishes, carrots, and peanuts.Before eating, family members will toss the ingredients using chopsticks seven times, while saying ‘Gong hei.’ Take note: The higher the toss you make, the more blessings await you for that year.
More than its delectable taste, tikoy’s sticky consistency represents a healthy bond within the family.I could still remember how happy I was when I was a kid whenever I received a red envelope during the holiday season. Who wouldn’t like the magic envelope?
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