Plenty of eating and drinking takes place throughout the two-week-long Lunar New Year holiday. Tea – copious amounts of it – is what is typically drunk during the many festive gatherings, but those looking to mix things up a bit might want to try sparkling tea cocktails. To that end, Charlie Winkworth-Smith and Natalie Chiu, … Read more
Every Lunar New Year in Hong Kong sees films released to please holiday audiences. This year is no exception, with comedies to the fore in the shape of Table for Six 2 and Rob N Roll. Post film editor Edmund Lee reviewed those two, and Moon Thieves – a heist thriller starring Mirror boy band … Read more
For those staying in Hong Kong, the city has organised a variety of events to ring in the Year of the Dragon. Here are some of them. 1. Audience with a dragon What better way to start the Year of the Dragon year than seeing one up close? Well, sort of. Water monitor lizards are … Read more
Legend has it that the late businessman and politician Sir Roger Lobo was the man responsible not only for bringing the brand to Hong Kong in the 1960s, but for suggesting they transport them in tins rather than the original cardboard packaging. These tins now have a place in the collective memory of many households, … Read more
Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends Lunar New Year is on Saturday, February 10, 2024. This is the start of the new year based on the lunar calendar; this time, we are celebrating the Year of the Dragon, and 2024 is associated with the element of Wood. Essentially, this is the year of the Wood Dragon. … Read more
Everyone hopes Lunar New Year ushers in a lucky year for them, and Chinese people follow a lot of traditions to boost their luck. Read on to find out about some of them, and how to improve your fortune in the Year of the Dragon, which starts on February 10. 1. 5 ways to improve … Read more
Overflowing piles of oranges, tangerines and kumquats in street markets and homes epitomise Lunar New Year in Hong Kong. In Cantonese, the common tangerine or mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) is known as kam – a homophone for gold. Associations with wealth and prosperity, along with seasonal availability, make these a popular snack around Lunar New … Read more
As he did in previous years, Xi mentioned Hong Kong and Macau, as well as Taiwan, in his speech. “We have actively supported the better integration of Hong Kong and Macau into the overall development of the country,” Xi said. Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) attends the Spring Festival gathering hosted by Premier Li Qiang … Read more
HANOI: Known for their strangely large feet, Dong Tao chicken has for generations been a delicacy in Vietnam and is mostly consumed during the Lunar New Year holiday. The rare breed of poultry, also known as dragon chicken, features a pair of scaly red feet as large as a beer can, and originates from Dong … Read more
The Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday in the Chinese calendar. It is a time for family gatherings, feasts and temple visits, and people are eager to know the fate predicted for them in the coming lunar year according to the zodiac sign they were born under. Read on to learn details of Chinese … Read more
