Chap Goh Mei may again lose glimmer of romance
KUCHING: Once upon a time, throwing mandarin oranges into the river was one of the most significant customs during Chap Goh Mei which marks the end of the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration. However, due to the stringent SOPs imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, such social gatherings were put on hold the past two […]
Dr Sim explains why lion dances allowed
KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) allowed lion dance performances during the first four days of Chinese New Year (CNY) and on Chap Goh Mei (Feb 15) after taking into consideration the low number of COVID-19 and recommendations of health experts. Its advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said Deputy Chief. Minister and SDMC […]
Only one day for CNY gatherings; limited to family
KUCHING: The Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration in Sarawak which falls on Feb 1 this year is again only allowed on the first day and limited to immediate family members only. The standard operating procedure (SOP) is almost similar to the one laid down by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) last year. The SOP […]
Lions roar for Pibakat on Chap Goh Mei
KUCHING: The Lions Club of Kuching-Kota Samarahan (LCKKS) brought the festive cheer of Chap Goh Mei to the children of the Sarawak Society for Parents of Children with Special Needs (Pibakat) on Friday. The club bore gifts and cash donations for the Pibakat children – including a cheque for RM1,500, 80 boxes of face masks, […]
Help prevent a surge in Covid-19 cases on Chap Goh Mei
The climate of the Chinese New Year celebration is the traditional Chap Goh Mei , when people would gather at homes and eateries to celebrate the auspicious occasion. St. John Ambulance Sarawak and those in all parts of the country together with all other NGOs must continue to celebrate this event responsibly and sensibly by […]
Chap Goh Mei: The fifteenth night
After fifteen days of the Lunar New Year celebration, Chinese families would get together for the last time before wishing the festival goodbye. This is known as ‘Chap Goh Mei’, Hokkien for ‘the fifteenth night’. Marking the end of a celebration chap Goh Mei, also known as the Lantern Festival — not to be confused […]
No Chap Goh Mei gatherings in Mukah
MUKAH: It will be yet another quiet atmosphere for the Chinese community here as no Chap Goh Mei gathering will be organised today even though the district is a Covid-19 green zone. Last year also witnessed the same scenario following the enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) from March 18, followed by subsequent movement […]
Chap Goh Mei this Friday
The best feeling is when you look at him and he is already staring. – Unknown A happy and prosperous Chinese New Year to all of you who are celebrating the festival. Today is already the 10th day of the Lunar New Year. How time flies! The celebration will officially end this Friday, Feb 26, […]
Quiet CNY in Miri
MIRI: There will be no house to house visits and open house allowed during the coming Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration in this district in accordance with the standard operating procedure (SOP) imposed by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). “This coming CNY will be different from past celebrations in Miri, traditionally we will have […]
Activities at temples allowed but with strict SOP
KUCHING: Prayer activities at temples during Chinese New Year (CNY) are allowed, but must be held in accordance with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs). This is contained in an updated SOP released by the state Ministry of Local Government and Housing in conjunction with the CNY and Chap Goh Mei celebrations. It said for the […]
