Winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, falls on December 21 in the northern hemisphere this year. While celebrated worldwide, it is of particular importance among Chinese communities, who spend the festival – known as dongzhi in Mandarin and dung zit in Cantonese – dining with loved ones. In Hong Kong and southern China, … Read more
By Kang Hyun-kyung In the 1980s, Kim Bo-sub used to spend time with local artists in Incheon’s Chinatown, in the South Korean city’s eastern coastal Jung district. The area was a trendy spot for painters and photographers like him, drawn to its unique and exotic atmosphere. “I was told that the Chinatown area was dark … Read more
Australian businesses welcomed the removal of China’s trade impediments on its live lobsters, which are set to be dropped after more than three years following a meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday. The unofficial import ban will be lifted by the end of the year, and a timeline … Read more
GEORGE TOWN: Devotees flocked to the Hai Choo Soo Temple in Tanjung Tokong to witness the Chneah Hoay (flame-watching) ceremony and usher in the new Dragon Year. The annual event, which dates back over 200 years, saw crowds of devotees come to offer prayers for a prosperous new year. They lighted joss sticks to offer … Read more
Outbound passengers queue up to check in at Yantai Penglai International Airport on February 9, 2023 in Yantai, Shandong Province of China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Asia-Pacific’s travel sector is seeing strong growth, with demand for flights set to match pre-pandemic levels this year â thanks to Chinese tourists. The region’s … Read more
The most used apps in China during the Lunar New Year holiday were familiar domestic social media and content platforms that have dominated the market for the past decade, according to government data. Among the apps that used the most cellular data during the nine-day holiday were Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok owned by … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: It is a joy to see people of different races coming together to celebrate Chinese New Year, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said that this is a norm in Malaysia for people to celebrate each other’s festivals and holidays, adding that this is not a strange sight in … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on major expressways in the country was reported to be smooth as of 8pm on Sunday (Feb 11), according to a Malaysian Highway Authority spokesperson. He said northbound traffic towards Sungai Jawi city centre to Bukit Merah was flowing smoothly. “The traffic in both directions at the Juru Toll Plaza was … Read more
SINGAPORE: More crowd control measures will be deployed at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) for the rest of its dragon drone shows in anticipation of large crowds. Additional security personnel will be on the ground and MBS will activate the security plans it uses for major events from Sunday (Feb 11), said a spokesperson. “We also urge members of … Read more
Congee is a yummy Chinese rice porridge that’s easy to make. It’s made by boiling rice in water until it becomes thick like pudding. This dish is often eaten for breakfast and is usually savoury. It’s easy on the tummy and can have turnips, ginger, carrots, radish and celery in it. You can change up … Read more
