Tropicana Magazine Mar-Apr 2019 #123: Celebration of Beginnings

EDITOR’S NOTE
The back-to-back festive celebrations, from
New Year’s Eve to Chinese New Year (CNY)
in Feb 2019, indeed marked the celebration
of new beginnings for many. The fifteenth
and last day of CNY is known as Chap Goh Mei. In
Hokkien, it simply means ‘the 15th night of CNY’. It is
also known as the Chinese Valentine’s Day.
One of the fun activities on this auspicious night includes
the throwing of oranges into the sea by young maidens.
It is believed that by throwing oranges into the sea,
these young girls will be able to find themselves a good
husband. For many, the act of throwing oranges into
the sea also signifies that these girls are available for
marriage. It is also said that if someone sees a floating
orange in the water and picks it up, that generally means
that the single who threw it will be able to find a good
spouse.
Fun Fact: Do you know that while many of us may think
that such a tradition originates from China, that is not
the case? This interesting practice originated from a
little island known as Penang sometime towards the end
of the 19th century. Every year, a large crowd would
flock to the Esplanade to take part in this tradition.
This issue, we take a hard look at a new age digital
sensation that is taking the market by storm. “Gaming
Industry Boom – The Rise of the Next Entertainment
Market” is a glimpse into how the gaming industry,
whether played through a console, mobile or computer,
has evolved from simple arcade machines into an
industry in its own right. This is evident especially
when you’re waiting for a train, standing in a bank
queue, waiting for a meeting to start or even during
lunch break.
You will see people hunched over their mobile phones,
gaining points or killing monsters to go to the next level.
Statistics show that gaming is now even more popular
than television. With the rise of gaming’s popularity,
some have even become professionals and participated
in mega competitions where they can win big cash
prizes. (Read more on page 108.)
We salute HATCH HOME CONCEPT with the highest
honour as they are one of Malaysia’s leaders in the
manufacturing of contemporary furniture for every
home. From humble carpentry beginnings to making a
bold move towards research and development, Mr Chan
Kong Chuen, the founder has transformed Hatch Home
Concept into an Italian-inspired, sophisticated furniture
manufacturer that is sought-after worldwide. One of
their winning formulae is the stain-resistant leather
material that allows homeowners to remove stubborn
stains such as pen markers, coffee and wine.
Happy reading.
Tropicana Magazine Editorial Team
TM | MARCH/APRIL 2019
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