Chinese New Year comes but once a year. Therefore, it is important for all of us to make that annual pilgrimage home, regardless of the distance, to be with our elders to celebrate the auspicious occasion of welcoming a brand New Year. The first day of Lunar New Year falls on 5th February 2019, so the ... continue reading »

Ringing in a brand New Year has been done and dusted. Now, it is the time of the year that is no less important. No, it is not Chinese New Year (CNY) yet, but this is when we need to decide, as a family, where to hold our Chinese New Year reunion dinner! It is no ... continue reading »

There are still five more weeks to Chinese New Year but it is never too early to prepare for it, especially when it comes to making arrangements for the ever important reunion dinner. Some family members only get to see one another once a year and that is during this season - they do not mind ... continue reading »

The time of the year for family members from far and wide to come together is soon upon us. Quiet Ipoh will see the return of sons and daughters contributing to the traffic congestion. Yet, Chinese New Year is all about togetherness, not only among family members but also friends. And so, no matter how ... continue reading »