Gong xi fa cai! Or - Gong hai fatt choi if you're Cantonese! And also 'Xin nian kuai le'. Technically, the Lunar New Year Day was yesterday but with celebrations continuing on until today we can keep saying to to each other then. It's not just the Chinese who celebrate the Lunar New Year (of course) the Vietnamese and Koreans also have excellent celebrations! But as I am most familiar with Chinese celebrations (and that is often the sort happening in the main CBD).
Usually I like going into the city to see the customary lion dancing in Chinatown in front of all the businesses who are hoping for a prosperous year ahead. Lots of firecrackers and drums - it's always been my dream to be a drum bearer haha.
You can see what's happening in Melbourne on the Chinese New Year website here
or else just wander into the city and have a spontaneous celebration!
I like the Lunar New Year because it's a time for family and food (and very loud firecrackers)!
If you're looking for a way to celebrate yourself at home why not cook up a feast for you and your family and friends!
CHINA: THE COOKBOOK
THE DUMPLING SISTERS COOKBOOK
EXPLORING CHINA A CULINARY ADVENTURE
Perhaps if you've got a young one learning Chinese (or you just like the pictures)
FIRST THOUSAND WORDS IN CHINESE
LISTEN AND LEARN FIRST CHINESE WORDS
Alternatively if you're interested in learning about Chinese Customs...
CHINESE CUSTOMS
Usually I like going into the city to see the customary lion dancing in Chinatown in front of all the businesses who are hoping for a prosperous year ahead. Lots of firecrackers and drums - it's always been my dream to be a drum bearer haha.
You can see what's happening in Melbourne on the Chinese New Year website here
or else just wander into the city and have a spontaneous celebration!
I like the Lunar New Year because it's a time for family and food (and very loud firecrackers)!
If you're looking for a way to celebrate yourself at home why not cook up a feast for you and your family and friends!
CHINA: THE COOKBOOK
THE DUMPLING SISTERS COOKBOOK
Perhaps if you've got a young one learning Chinese (or you just like the pictures)
FIRST THOUSAND WORDS IN CHINESE
LISTEN AND LEARN FIRST CHINESE WORDS
Alternatively if you're interested in learning about Chinese Customs...
CHINESE CUSTOMS
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