Siniawan holds Chap Goh Mei open house
BAU: For the first time ever, the Pekan Siniawan Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) on Friday held an open house in conjunction with Chap Goh Mei (15th day of Chinese New Year) celebration here. Pekan Siniawan JKKK Youth chief Dylan Lai, said, “For this year’s Chap Goh Mei celebration, we are working with the […]
Grand Chap Goh Mei do in Sri Aman
SRI AMAN: Sixty-nine Buddhist associations from Saratok, Lubok Antu, Betok and Engkelili took part in the 126th Chap Goh Mei celebration here last Saturday night. The event, which marked the end of the Chinese New Year celebration, was organised by Simanggang Soon Heng Society. Themed “Makmur Bersama” (Prosperous Together), it featured various colourful performances. For […]
Procession attracts visitors from far and near
BAU: The Chap Goh Mei (15th day of the Chinese New Year) parade is traditionally held by the Hakka community in Siniawan. According to Siniawan Town Kapitan Bong Boon Koh, the event is now attracting visitors in the state and abroad. “In the past, the parade was attended by villagers and celebrated with lion and […]
A tiring but happy day
Yesterday was no ordinary day. I was tired like never before because I worked hard to prepare my family Chap Goh Mei lunch. You could say I was exhausted but it was that kind of day when every bit of energy spent was worth it. The Liong family seldom holds reunion feasts in the afternoon. […]
Chinese Valentine’s Day needs special spot
KUCHING: In the olden days, during Chap Goh Mei (fifteenth day of the Chinese New Year) or also dubbed as the Chinese Valentine’s Day, single women would throw mandarin oranges into the river or sea to wish for the man of their dream. However this tradition is less practised nowadays as it is deemed to […]
Chap Goh Mei Of family bond and sumptuous food
KUCHING: Today Chinese of various dialect groups celebrate Chap Goh Mei, which is known as marking the end of the Lunar New Year celebration. Just like Chinese New Year eve, on this day all family members would also gather in the evening to have a special dinner together. Not to forget, it is also celebrated […]
