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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 […]

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 […]