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Post by candy188 on Feb 1, 2014 8:01:39 GMT 7
I like this Huat (发) Ah Chinese New Year commercial. Everybody Huat Ah!   P/S: Huat Ah means: To prosper, Getting Rich. |
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Post by candy188 on Feb 3, 2014 14:12:58 GMT 7
Yasui qian (Red Packet) has made the Chinese in China felt a tremendous strain on the wallets.... draining 1,000 yuan (equivalent to S$210) per headcount....Some kids were even requesting for Angbao of 5,000 yuan (about S$1,053)I will "run road" if this money-faced culture is practised in Singapore as I have 17 nieces & nephews... burning a deep hole of $3,570.  www.china.com.cn/info/2014-02/03/content_31367614.htm HistoryThe tradition of red envelopes comes from a story about a demon who was vanquished during the Sung Dynasty. A young man with a magic sword defeated a demon that was menacing a town. The grateful town presented him with money in a red envelope to reward him for his deed. T he color red is associated with happiness and good luck in Chinese tradition.
www.ehow.com/about_6526572_meaning-red-envelopes_.html#ixzz2sEz73Ok8 Was striking a conversation with my girl's Kindergarten teacher on the appropriate amount to insert into the red packets. That was when I realised that this once a year affair is financially draining in China. According to her Chinese teachers, the typical customary practice is 100 yuan (about S$20) in general, 200 yuan & above for kids of relatives (S$40),  in addition, they need to bring along a present to during the house visit, this is sharp contrast to 2 Mandarin Oranges that are utilised in Singapore.  |
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Post by zuolun on Feb 4, 2014 11:40:15 GMT 7
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Post by zuolun on Feb 4, 2014 12:29:05 GMT 7
U.S. Consulate General's 2014 Lunar New Year Greetings — 28 Jan 2014
2014 Lunar New Year Message from the British Consul General to Hong Kong — 27 Jan 2014
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Post by zuolun on Feb 10, 2014 23:36:29 GMT 7
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Post by oldman on Jan 2, 2015 19:38:58 GMT 7
Dubai fireworks is simply amazing.
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Post by newshui on Feb 10, 2016 13:06:00 GMT 7
Wishing Everyone A Happy New Year, May 2016 Fire Monkey Bring Us Many Many Happiness...
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