Chap Goh Mei aka Chinese Valentine’s or Lantern Festival
KOTA SAMARAHAN: After two weeks of celebrating Chinese New Year, the Chinese community, especially in Malaysia, will celebrate Chap Goh Mei. For individuals of non-Chinese descent, Chap Goh Mei may be just an ordinary festival enlivened by various shows. However, for the Chinese community, Chap Goh Mei has a different meaning and is celebrated in […]
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 […]
