GOASIAPLUS February 2018
Learn how Chinese New Year is celebrated across South East Asia, find the best romantic bars in Kuala Lumpur and discover the quaint island of Pulau Pangkor off the coast Perak in Malaysia.
Learn how Chinese New Year is celebrated across South East Asia, find the best romantic bars in Kuala Lumpur and discover the quaint island of Pulau Pangkor off the coast Perak in Malaysia.
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CNY Around Asean<br />
Cambodia<br />
The Chinese in Cambodia are hard-working people but they do take<br />
time off to celebrate the Lunar New Year which usually lasts 1 week.<br />
Preparations happen weeks before in the capital of Phnom Penh where<br />
customers crowd the shops to purchase materials for decorations and<br />
prayers. The decorations range from lanterns to candles and the popular<br />
plum blossom saplings that are widely known as a symbol of fortune.<br />
CNY FUN FACTS 3<br />
A cultural destination for the annual Chinese<br />
New Year in the Philippines is in Binondo, the<br />
world’s oldest Chinatown. Chinoy folks will give<br />
tikoy – Philippines glutinous rice dessert - as<br />
New Year gifts.<br />
CHINESE POPULATION:<br />
1%<br />
ALSO KNOWN AS:<br />
The Spring Festival<br />
ANG POW:<br />
The ang pow is given to the older generation as well as the young ones. Plus,<br />
in the working world, many companies give one-month bonuses to their<br />
employees during the month of the Chinese New Year.<br />
TABOO:<br />
During this season, they advocate to speak kindly to others and<br />
avoid harsh words.<br />
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