What a lively occasion it was at Syeun Hotel Ipoh last evening, during its annual signature event of "100 families Chinese New Year reunion dinner". With a mixture of traditional customs and traditions, as well as modern entertainment, it was certainly a celebration that would stay in our mind for a long time to come. Family members ... continue reading »

Chinese New Year reunion dinners used to be only held on the eve of the Lunar New Year, and somehow, all family members have to rush home to be with their elders to sit down for a traditional meal. Well, thanks to a modern mindset, nowadays CNY reunion needn't be conventional. As long as family members ... continue reading »

It was an evening of joy and much revellery among family and close friends during the mass reunion dinner hosted at Syeun Hotel Ipoh on Chinese New Year's Eve. Hosted for the eighth consecutive year by the hotel, yesterday's "family reunion dinner" saw family members coming from all corners of the world to observe age-old tradition ... continue reading »

Chinese New Year is a wonderful opportunity for families to get together. After all, for many families, it is only a once-a-year occasion. Although the modern generation may skip making a trip home for Chinese New Year, or would rather spend the "holidays" on an overseas vacation, traditionally, people do not mind braving the miles, crowd ... continue reading »

The annual reunion dinner on Chinese New Year's Eve is said to be the most important aspect of the Lunar New Year. Therefore, it is no surprise that this is the season where we witness the biggest migration of people as they make their way to their home town to usher in a brand new year ... continue reading »

This Chinese New Year, for those who plan to hold their reunion in the cosy setting of their own home, they can add-on to their home-cooked meal with the traditional Rainbow Yee Sang at RM48 (small) and RM68 nett (large) from Excelsior Palace Chinese Restaurant. On the other hand, those who prefer to dine out can ... continue reading »

The team of Chinese cuisine chefs at Ipoh's Syeun Hotel has prepared a number of eight-course menus to cater to the requests and budget of Chinese families who will be holding their reunion dinner in town. Made available only on the eve of Chinese New Year (Feb 18, 2015), there is also a vegetarian menu for ... continue reading »