We wonder what Jackson thinks? Chinese comedian Song Xiaobao is known for hamming it up in skits and playing “ugly” characters on variety shows, but fans got to see a different side to the 43-year-old funnyman on Dragon TV’s Chinese New Year’s Lantern Night last Saturday (Feb 24). Appearing on stage with a band of dancers, Xiaobao, who sported...
GEORGE TOWN: Residents in an apartment here took the spirit of neighbourliness to another level when they joined hands to hold their own multiracial Chinese New Year open house. They collected about RM4,500 to party together complete with a lion dance performance and smashing firecrackers ceremony. A total of 16 residents chipped in to cook a potluck,...
KUALA LUMPUR: Plans are underway to nominate Chinese new villages in Selangor as Unesco World Heritage Sites in recognition of their cultural and historical significance, says Nga Kor Ming. The Housing and Local Government Minister said a discussion would be held with the Selangor government on the details soon. “It has been 76 years since the new...
While visiting relatives is a Chinese New Year tradition that we never skip, there are also other activities that we can do to have more fun during the holidays. Here are some top picks of what you can do this Chinese New Year. Now you can say bye bye to boredom! 1. Watch a CNY movie There...
"What you do during the Spring Festival will affect your luck in the coming year." This is the belief of Chinese people because the Spring Festival is the start of a new year. Let's have a look at this list of Chinese New Year's superstitions and taboos. 1. Avoid taking medicine It is believed that a person...
"What you do during the Spring Festival will affect your luck in the coming year." This is the belief of Chinese people because the Spring Festival is the start of a new year. Let's have a look at this list of Chinese New Year's superstitions and taboos. 1. Avoid visiting the hospital A visit to the hospital...
It is finally Chinese New Year, the time when we can find an excuse to gorge on foods and get angpaus. Oh, but wait. We also need to visit our relatives during this season, don’t we? And meeting these aunties and uncles means a lot of questions you sometimes don’t even know how to answer....
One of the greatest joys during Chinese New Year surely is playing card games with your long-lost relatives. Of course, we know that many of you know card games, like Banluck (Chinese Blackjack), Big Four Poker (Dou Dizhu) and Siam Banluck, but do you know other games that you can play using poker cards? Here...
Chinese New Year is just around the corner and we’re already looking forward to ang paos (Ka-ching!), food (bak kwa and pineapple tarts), plus movies! Jackie Chan is back to wow audiences this month with 2 new movies! This festive season, head over to the nearest cinema with your friends and relatives. From comedies to action-pack...
Chinese New Year is a time for family reunion. Some of us would choose to stay at home for a small gathering with family and friends while others think it would be more fun to go on a family trip during this holiday. If you prefer the latter, here are some places that also celebrate...
