Enter The Year Of Water Dragon 01/23/2012

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2012 The Year Of Water Dragon - Water Dragon Singapore in Chinatown  - Darren Chin






What kind of year will 2012 be?   Many expect 2012 to bring about the end of the    world, perhaps because they mistakenly think of Mayan or Hindu cosmologies as linear    rather than cyclical.

From a Feng Shui standpoint 2012, the year of the Yang Water    Dragon, brings many possibilities for good fortune.
  
Most people know that water covers 2/3 of our planet & comprises 95% of our bodies;    we simply cannot live without it. In Chinese element theory, water produces wood,    which signifies growth and is the natural element of the dragon. The dragon governs    east/southeast, wealth accumulation & the hours of 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. Associated with    thunder, lightning and arousal, the Water Dragon personifies creativity at its best.
  
Water Dragons occur every 60 years, so we have had Yang Water Dragons in 1952, 1892,    1832, 1772, 1712, 1652, 1592, etc. Too, the future holds more Water Dragons in the    years beyond 2012, in 2072, 2132, 2192, 2252, etc.
  
In 2012 the Yang Water Dragon Year starts January 23, 2012 and ends February 9, 2013.    The energetic high point of the year is the dragon moon, which is from May 20 to    June 18 (new moon is May 20, full moon is June 4 and dragon moon is over June 18.    June 19 begins the snake moon, which will set up the energy for the following year,    2013, year of the yin water snake.)
  
Embrace the upcoming 2012 Year of the Water Dragon! Also makes great gifts for people    who are Water Dragons (born either between 1/27/1952 – 2/23/1953 OR between 1/23/2012    – 2/9/2013.)  There’s even something for the Water Dragon babies of 2012/2013.
  





GUA NIAN ( 过年 )    THE PASSING OF THE BEAST


The Chinese phrase for celebrating Chinese New Year, “Guo Nian”, means “the passing of the beast”. In Chinese mythology, a Nian is a beast that lives under the sea or in the mountains.


The origin of this Spring Festival is too old to be traced and gained implication because of several myths and legends. It is one of the most important and longest festivals in the lunar calendar lasting for 15 days.

The legend spoke of a wild beast Nien (which also means ‘Year’ in Chinese) that appeared at the end of each Chinese New Year killing animals and villagers. To drive away this ferocious beast, people used to make loud noises, light up fire and paste red-colored paper on their doors to scare away Nien. The next morning people use to greet each other and enjoy for driving away the beast for a year. Hence, the celebration of the Chinese New Year was born.




SPRING CLEANING (SWEEPING THE DUST)

Sweeping the dust has been a traditional custom in China for a long time. Around the 24th of the twelfth lunar month, every household will sweep the dust in their house.
Literally, weeping the dust means have a thorough cleaning of a house. In Chinese, dust shares the same pronunciation with the word of past and it also has the meaning of the old and past.
Therefore, sweeping the dust before the Spring Festival also means to sweep away the bad luck in the past year.

   
CHINESE NEW YEAR (SPRING FESTIVAL)

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese Lunar New Year, is the most important traditional festival in China. Its history can date back to the Shang Dynasty (1600BC – 1100BC).
The festival consists of a period of celebrations, starting on the first day of the first lunar month and ending with the Lantern Festival, the fifteenth day of the month. In Chinese culture, it is the most important festival for all the family members to get together.

  
TRADITION

To brush away all the evil and the ill luck of the last year people clean and decorate their houses. People even color the windows and doors of their homes in red. Families unite during the supper time and remain awake for the entire night with fireworks at mid night.

The next morning children greet their parents and get gifts. The family starts wishing their relatives first and then their neighbors. It is a time to forget the old bitterness and grudges and to start everything afresh.

The end of the New Year is marked by Festival of Lanterns which includes, singing, dancing and lantern shows.


SWEEPING OF THE GROUNDS (Spring Cleaning)
For the preparation for the New Year, every corner of the house must be swept and cleaned ten days before the New Year Day.



SPRING COUPLETS

Spring Couplets represent best wishes and fortune for the coming year. They will be posted on the front doors in the month before the New Year’s Day, and often stay up for two months.


REUNION DINNER
All the family members will get together to have dinner on the New Year’s Eve.



   
LANTERN FESTIVAL
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month.

FOOD
In Chinese culture, there are many foods related with this festival, for example, Niangao, Jiaozi, Fagao, Yusheng, etc.


      
It is believed that eating traditional food on chinese new year brings prosperity, good luck & in life of all people sitting at the table. These food recipes plays important role in the Chinese New Year Festival celebration. So, we must follow the same custom and add these chinese new year traditional food dishes like pomelos, gourds, momos, tangerines, zaowang, Nian gao and others.



SYMBOLS N ITS MEANINGS


Flowers:
  
Flowers play an important role for the decorations of the Chinese New Year. The usage of blossoms symbolizes certain aspects of life as well.
  
- Peach Blossoms: Symbolizes luck
- Kumquat and Narcissus: Symbolizes prosperity
- Chrysanthemum: Symbolizes longevity
- Bamboo: Can be used any time of the year
- Sunflower: Symbolizes good year

  

Fish:
  
Another symbol for the Chinese New Year is the Koi Fish that can be found in paintings or at times the foods are decorated like the fish. It signifies abundance.



Lanterns:

The traditional Chinese lanterns are used generally at the last day of the festival known as the Festival of Lanterns. They are mostly red in color and oval in shape. When lit they look bright and colorful.


Lai-See Envelops or Hong-Bao:
  
These envelops are generally red in color and money is often given to kids and young ones wrapped in Lai-See Envelops as gifts .Presents are also exchanged among families.

The red   envelope passed out during the Chinese New Year is commonly referred to   as Ya Sui Qian (压岁钱) in Chinese, which is evolved from “压祟钱”. “祟” means   evil spirits in Chinese, which can do harm to children during the   Chinese New Year. And “压” means prevent or subdue in Chinese.
It   is the money given to kids from their parents and grandparents as New   Year gift. The money is believed to bring good luck, ward off monsters;   hence the name "lucky money". ( Lai Si)
And with years of   evolution, today’s red envelopes gradually came into being. ( Hung Bao )

  
Tray of Togetherness or Chuen-Hop:
  
It’s a tradition in many families to greet their guests and relatives with a tray full of dry fruits, sweets and candies. This is known as Chuen-Hop in Chinese or Tray of Togetherness. This signifies plentitude and good luck.


Dragon and Lion Dance:
  
Dragon and lion dances along with loud beats of drums and cymbals are the main attraction in the Chinese New Year. It is believed that the aggressive dance of the dragon and lion along with the cacophony drive away the evil spirits.


  
Door Gods                                                                                                  Kitchen Gods



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Wishing The Year Of Water Dragon would usher in a year of World Peace, Prosperity, Health, Happiness, Longetivity, & Harmony & Safety for all living beings.
Happy CNY, to all TVB Mod, Members and Friends and Mates.

  
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According to the Hsia calendar — the Year of the Yang Water Dragon, 2012, is symbolized by two elements: water sitting on earth. Events that match the nature of the Yang Water Dragon are conflicts but on a smaller scale — water disasters and earthquakes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

The Yang Water this year symbolizes the ocean, its power and dynamic energy. This could also represent the drive to press for sociopolitical and economic changes. A famous Yang Water person is Bill Gates. Without his intelligence and enthusiasm to innovate and create, we may not be enjoying such technology.

The Fire element energy is missing in 2012. Brightening your lighting is sure to be of benefit. The airline business is in the category of fire element so there could be problems in store. The Dragon energy will bring prosperity to wood- and earth-based industries.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Feng Shui energies change from year to year. Therefore, it is good to take the necessary precautions.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

In the year of the Dragon, the bad energies called ‘Five Yellow' and ‘Grand Duke Jupiter', which symbolize obstacles and misfortune, fly to the southeast. If your bedroom or main entrance faces the southeast, hang a six rod metal wind chime to dissolve bad vibes.


PREDICTIONS FOR 2012

Although Dragons are the masters in 2012, this period can create problems for them too. Dragons take on more than they can handle. Hence, they may not be able to cope with high ambitions. By being smart and aware, Dragons can emerge as winners and be in the spotlight, especially in creative and mass cultural activities.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Though Rats will remain happy and relaxed in 2012, they need to be optimistic and bold in their actions to achieve success. Rats have a rare ability to emerge dry from water and are therefore better at adapting to rapidly changing situations.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

The Ox may have business pressures, but prospects will open up in 2012. Dedication and perseverance to follow their line of work will be enough to achieve great heights. The Ox, by sheer determination, can overcome all problems.

Tigers in 2012 will get a chance to showcase their remarkable abilities. Tigers had a difficult time in 2011 and were forced to adjust to a sedate year. However, the results of their labour will be seen at the start of this year.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Rabbits will be in the spotlight in 2012 and can achieve much success. They will be in combative and optimistic mood and will learn to cope with difficulties.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Snakes can avoid obstacles in 2012, depending on their subtle intuition and natural wisdom. They can turn all possibilities into success stories. The Snake will be the winner among all members of the zodiac circle.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Horses will be compatible with the Dragon's flamboyant energy in 2012. They will withstand any test to emerge as winners. They should select the most productive line of work for themselves.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

2012 will be a quiet year for the Sheep, though not without difficulties. They can be successful if they seize opportunities and communicate more. They may be in the spotlight as they are eccentric, artistic and creative. Sheep should cleverly use funds.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

For Monkeys, the year 2012 will be very productive. They will gladly go with the flow of work. Monkeys will use problems as a chance to show their talents and diplomatic skills. They will be brave in times of difficulties.

There will be a boost in strength in 2012 for Roosters, which will help overcome difficulties. In addition to being ambitious, the ability to communicate may help Roosters reach great heights.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Dogs in 2012 will feel more relaxed but determined to achieve professional success. Dogs will get material benefits. The favourable position of the planets throughout 2012 will help the Dog in all matters.

The Boar will enjoy all benefits of the Dragon year — victories, good work and material prosperity. The Boar must strive not to fall into depression.      

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

All the best for the Year of the Water Dragon Fengshui

(The Writer is a Feng Shui Master in Dubai)

kimmi8k

  

People born in the Year of the Dragon share certain characteristics:  Innovative, enterprising,  self-assured, brave, passionate, conceited, and quick-tempered. The Dragons are the free spirits of the Chinese Zodiac.  Restrictions blow out their creative spark that is ready to flame into life.  So, they must be free and uninhibited.  The Dragon is a beautiful creature, colorful and flamboyant.  An extroverted bundle of energy, gifted and  irrepressible, everything Dragons do is on a grand scale - big ideas and extreme ambitions.  However, this behavior is natural and isn't meant for show.  Because they are confident, fearless in the face of challenge, they are almost inevitably successful.  

People born in the Year of the Dragon usually make it to the top.  But, they must be aware of that too much enthusiasm can leave them tired and unfulfilled.  They find pleasure in helping others, and you can always count on their help.  Even though they are willing to assist when necessary, their pride can often impede them from accepting the same kind of help from others.  Their generous personalities give them the ability to attract friends, but they can be rather solitary people at heart.  Their self-sufficiency can mean that they have no need for close bonds with other people.

Dragon people tend to take thrilling risks, and burn the candle at both ends so they are fortunate to be blessed with good health.  However, they can suffer bad health as a result of excess stress.  Symtoms of their personalities often stem from emotional outbursts and can range from tension headaches to depression to hypertension.  They can remedy these problems by maintaining their cool, implementing a routine in their daily lives, and practice meditation, Tai Chi or Yoga that soothe the mind and spirit as well as tone the body.

The Dragon is not the most domesticated of the Animal signs.  So, people born in the Year of the Dragon prefer enjoying outdoor activities rather than staying at home.  They are extroverts who have a deep love for nature. Their homes should be as large and majestic as their personalities, providing space for the fiery temperament or emotional eruptions that accompany their character. They have true and sincere love, which comes from the depths of their hearts.

Dragon people are quite imaginative, always able to see new paths and will take a radical approach.  They have innate explorative spirit and  try to succeed at one stroke. They are very adaptable and are fit for various occupations, especially if those occupations allow them to take the limelight. They work hard, but would rather give orders than receive them.  They should avoid jobs that encompass too much routine, and should move toward jobs in which their self-reliance can be an asset.

People born in the Year of the Dragon like to spend money and are charitable themselves as well as with others.  Many Dragon people will take big chances with their finances.  It is very rare that  they remain poor for long.  They will always be straightforward in financial dealings and can always be trusted.  

Dragon Years:  02/19/1904 to 02/03/1905 (Wood), 02/03/1916 to 01/22/1917 (Fire), 01/23/1928 to 02/09/1929 (Earth), 02/08/1940 to 01/26/1941 (Metal), 01/27/1952 to 02/13/1953 (Water), 02/13/1964 to 02/01/1965 (Wood), 01/31/1976 to 02/17/1977 (Fire), 02/17/1988 to 02/05/1989 (Earth), 02/05/2000 to 01/23/2001 (Metal), 01/23/2012 to 02/09/2013 (Water).

vandas

  Kimmi.
Feb 4 is 立春. 立春 is the first day of the year actually, so Feb 4 is the first day of the dragon year while most people think is 初一.

kimmi8k

Symbolic Significance Of Food During Chinese New Year

• Bamboo shoots - wealth
  
• Black moss seaweed - wealth
• Dried Bean Curd - happiness (note: fresh tofu is not served because the color white symbolizes death and misfortune in Chinese culture).
• Chicken - happiness and marriage (especially when served with "dragon foods," such as lobster. Family reunion (if served whole)
• Eggs - fertility
• Egg Rolls - wealth
• Fish served whole - prosperity
• Chinese garlic chives - everlasting, a long life
• Lychee nuts - close family ties
• Noodles - A long life
• Oranges - wealth
• Peanuts - a long life
• Pomelo - abundance, prosperity, having children
• Seeds - lotus seeds, watermelon seeds, etc. - having a large number of children
• Tangerines - luck

Abalone (sea snail; 鳆; fù) - definite good fortune
      Apple (苹果; píngguǒ) - wisdom, peace
    Apricot, dried (杏脯; xìngfǔ) - gold, wealth
    Arrowhead (bot.: Sagittaria sagittifolia; 慈菇; cí gū) - benevolence
    Arrowroot (bot.: Maranta arundinacea; 竹芋) - good life
      
      Bamboo fungus (stinkhorn fungus; bot.: Phallus indusiatus; 竹笙, zhúshēng), also called bamboo pith (竹荪; zhúsūn) - meaning: long life
    Bamboo shoots (竹笋尖; zhú sǔn jiān) - wealth (term sounds like "wishing that everything would be well" - xǔyuànchí), new start
    Banana (香蕉; xiāngjiāo), on altar, offering - wish for education, brilliance at work/ school
    Bean curd, dried/ tofu, dried (豆腐, dòu fǔ)- fulfillment of wealth and happiness (note: dried tofu is not of white colour)
      Bean curd sticks (腐竹; fǔ zhú) - blessing the house
      
      Bean sprouts (豆芽; dòu yá, literally "bean sprout/germ" 芽菜; yá cài, literally "sprout vegetable" or 银芽; yín yá, literally "silver sprouts") - 'to your heart's content', positive start into the new year
    Black moss (hair moss, hair weed), fat choy (髮菜; fàcài; a black hair-like cyanobacteria) - wealth
    Cabbage, Chinese (pak choy, 白菜) - 100 types of prosperity luck
    Cabbage, stuffed packages - wealth (the shape symbolises an ingot

    Calms (scallops; 扇贝; shànbèi) - opening of new horizons
      calm roll (干贝; gānbèi) - gold, wealth
    Carrots (胡蘿蔔;  hú luóbo; or  紅蘿蔔; hóng luóbo), red colour- good luck  
    Cashew nut (腰果, yāoguǒ)- gold, money (the nut's shape symbolises the gold bar of ancient times)
    Chicken (whole) (鸡肉; jīròu) - prosperity, togetherness of the family, joy (note: chicken with its head, tail and feet symbolizes completeness)
    Chinese garlic chives (韭菜, jiǔcài) - everlasting, eternity, long life
    Coconut, nut (椰子; yēzi), flesh (椰肉; yēròu), juice/milk (椰汁; yēzhī) - promoting togetherness
    Daylily buds, golden lily buds (金针;  jīnzhēn; also called "golden needles") - wealth
    Duck (鸭肉, yāròu) - fertility
    Dumplings - dumplings exist in various kind, see: jiaozi dumplings, yuanxiao/ tangyuan/ tangtuan dumplings   
Egg (蛋, dàn) - fertility
      egg roll (蛋皮春卷, dàn pí chūn juǎn) - money, wealth, gold
    Fa Gao (发糕; fāgāo) the steamed "Prosperity Cake"; the sound "fa" means either "to raise/generate" or "be prosperous"
    Fish (whole) - The word 魚 (yú), meaning "fish", has the same pronunciation as the word 餘, which is "remain or surplus", 'having leftovers of money', an  increase in prosperity
      fish ball (鱼蛋; yúdàn) - reunion
    Golden lilly buds, Daylily (bot.: Hemerocallis; 金针; jīnzhēn) - wealth
    Gingko nuts ( 銀杏; yín xìng; or 白果, bái guǒ)- hope for silver, wealth
Glass noodles, Chinese vermicelli, cellophane noodle, noodle threads (粉絲; fěn sī; also called "bean threads ", mung bean thread) - silver chain
    Grapes (葡萄, pútaó) - wealth, abundance, fertility, many descendants, family harmony
    Jiaozi- Dumplings (jiǎozi, 饺子) - wealth (the shape of the jiaozi dumplings is that of a yuanbao ingot also the word jiǎozi shares the same pronunciation with 角子 (jiǎozi)  that is a small jiao coin used in old times. Other meanings: togetherness, heavenly blessing                  
Jujube  (kind of date, red colour; 枣; zǎo, candied jujube: 蜜枣; mìzǎo)  - wealth, prosperity, fertility     Kumquat (金橘; jīn jú) - gold, hence fortune, wealth
    Lettuce (生菜; shēngcài) - prosperity
      lettuce roll, food being rolled into lettuce - having a child soon
    Longan (龙眼) - many good son
    Lotus seeds/ -nuts/ -beans (蓮子; lián zĭ) - a full wallet, many (male) offspring
      lotus seeds,crystallized (蓮子糖; lián zĭ táng) -  a full wallet, many (male) offspring
Lychee (荔枝; lìzhī) - close family ties
    Maize (玉米; yùmǐ) - growth
    Mandarin (瓯柑; ōugān) - gold, wealth
    Meat ball (肉丸; ròuwán)- reunion
    Melon (瓜; guā) - family unity
      melon, candied - growth, good health
    Mixed vegetable (什锦蔬菜; shíjǐn shūcài) - family harmony
    Muer mushroom, Black fungus, Three ear fungus, Wood ear (木耳; mù ěr) - longevity
    Noodles (面条; miàntiáo) uncut - long life
    Onion (洋葱; yángcōng) - cleverness
    Orange (柑橘; gānjú) - wealth, good fortune, gold
    Oyster (牡蠣; mǔlì) - receptivity to good fortune, good business
    Oyster, dried (ho xi) - all good things, good luck
    Peach - immortality
      Peach, pair of (桃; táo) - wealth, abundance, long healthy life, great fortune for many generations   
    Peanuts (花生; huāshēng) - health, long life, birth of prosperity, continuous growth, multiplication in wealth and good fortune, stability
    Pineapple (凤梨; fènglí) - wealth, luck, excellent fortune, gambling luck
                  
Pomegranate (石榴; shíliu) - many offsprings
    Pomelo (柚子; yòuzi) - abundance, prosperity, having children, good health, family unity
    Pork (猪肉; zhūròu) - strength, wealth, abundant blessing
    Prawn (大虾; dàxiā) - liveliness
    Pumpkin (南瓜; nánguā) - prosperity, abundance, descendant's luck, illustrious children, enchantment, fruit draws earth energy  to manifest gold

    Rice (米饭; mǐfàn) -          fertility, luck, wealth, rice symbolizes a link between Heaven (Gods) and Earth (Men)
      Nian gao, (Chinese: 年糕; pinyin: nián'gāo) Sticky (Rice) cake, Chinese new year's cake. It is considered good luck to eat nian gao because it has the symbolism of increasing prosperity every year. The New Year greeting 'Nian Nian Gao Sheng' (年年高升 niánnián gāoshēng) is to wish people "advance toward higher positions and prosperity step by step."
      Sticky rice - cohering of family
    Rice is one of the Twelve Symbols of Sovereignity
    Roseapple (Syzygium jambos; 蒲桃; pú táo) - calmness, peace of mind, no fighting
    Seaweed, especially black moss, Fat Choy, (in Chinese: 髮菜; pinyin: fàcài; literal meaning: hair vegetable). The  two syllables of  Fat Choy in Cantonese sound the same as a Cantonese Chinese New Year greeting "Gung1 hei2 faat3 choi4" (恭喜发财) meaning "congratulations and be prosperous"; additional meanings:  - good luck, exceeding wealth.
    Seeds - lotus seeds, watermelon seeds, etc. - having a large number of children 籽   [zǐ]

Shitake, Black mushroom (冬菇; dōnggū) - longevity, sizing opportunities
    Shrimp (小虾; xiǎoxiā) - happiness and good fortune
    Slender Noodle (細粉; xì fě) - see glass noodle
    Snowpeas (荷蘭豆; hélándòu) - unity
    Spring roll (春卷; chūnjuǎn) - wealth (the shape represents a gold bar)

    Sweet corn (甜玉米; tián yùmǐ) - growth, increase
    Sweets, (糖食; tángshí, 糖果;tángguǒ) rice cake (年糕; nián'gāo) - safety, good fortune and 'sweeten' the new year
    Tangerine (橘; jú) - luck
    Tangtuan (湯團, tāngtuán,"round dumplings in soup"), sweet dumplings - togetherness, reunion
    Tangyuan  ( 湯圓 ,tāngyuán,  "round balls in soup"), sweet dumplings - togetherness, reunion
     Tofu, dried (豆腐干; dòufǔgān) - fulfillment of wealth and happiness, blessing the houses (note: dried tofu is not of white colour)
    Tofu, fried (炸豆腐; zhá dòufǔ) - gold, hence wealth
    Turnip cake (萝卜糕; luóbo gāo) - good omen
    Vegetable, green (绿叶菜; lǜyècài) - close family ties   
      vegetable/ tofu (dried) - harmony, happiness and prosperity
    Walnut (核桃仁; hétàorén) - happiness of the entire family
    Water chestnut (荸薺; bíqí) - unity
    Winter noodel (冬粉, dōng fěn) - see glass noodle
    Yuanxiao,  sweet dumpling (元宵; yuánxiāo) - togetherness, reunion


NOTE:
      Presenting a ‘whole’ chicken with its head, tail and feet symbolizes completeness.
      Fresh bean curd / tofu is not included as it is white and unlucky for New Year as the colour signifies death and misfortune.
      Fresh fruits symbolise life and new beginnings.
      Sugared fruits are supposed to sweeten one’s upcoming year.
      Sweets and fruits are served on a round tray, the form resembling togetherness, hence the tray is called the 'Tray of Togetherness'. Sweets offered on the tray add up to the number 8, because eight is a lucky number and symbolises fortune.
      A coin might be hidden in one dumpling, and the person who will find it is supposed to be showered with good fortune and wealth.

CC517

morning

kimmi8k

  Kimmi.
Feb 4 is 立春. 立春 is the first day of the year actually, so Feb 4 is the first day of the dragon year while most people think is 初一.
vandas 發表於 2012-1-19 07:35 PM

yeah..how come my calender marked 01/23 is CNY...my calender with a misprint ka?

kimmi8k

hALo doc...ready for CNY?

wasimasterQ

Good Evening Kimmik~

Happy Chinese New year to you...wish you hav a happy happy year a head~

most important...good health for you and your family ya...

kimmi8k

sama sama
Selamat Tahun Baru Cina, MQ Ni  ee din yau sin fu , siau ko chang kai, seng ti jiang kang (mandarin)

SweetLemon

Ni  ee din yau sin fu , siau ko chang kai, seng ti jiang kang
你一定要幸福               笑口常開               身體健康
Same to you.....

chowold2

Happy new year Kim Kim
Use the English please. I even don't know what are you talking about.

kimmi8k

lemon translated for me chow chow
thanks lemon, same for u as well
Selamat Tahun Cina is Happy CNY in Malay
lemon have u begin to clean u house oledi?
chow chow u prepare u new notes for 压岁钱 oledi?
MQ wat u mom preparing for 年夜饭?


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Visitors take pictures in front of a dragon-shaped lantern which has been set up for the upcoming Lunar New Year in Beijing. The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, begins on Jan. 23 and marks the start of the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac.


Bengali White Tiger cubs, dressed in traditional Chinese clothes for the upcoming Spring Festival, are seen eating inside their cage at a zoo in Qingdao, Shandong province. The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, begins on Jan. 23 and marks the start of the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac.



Divers perform a dragon dance during an event to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year at an aquarium in Beijing on Jan. 5, 2012. The Lunar New Year begins on Jan. 23 and marks the start of the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac.


A vendor stands inside her shop selling Chinese New Year products at a market in downtown Shanghai on Jan. 16, 2012. The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, begins on Jan. 23 and marks the start of the Year of the Dragon.


Workers decorate a dragon-shaped sculpture in preparation for a dragon dance which will involve more than 200 people during the upcoming Chinese New Year in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province.


A woman walks past red lantern decorations for the upcoming temple fair at an entrance of Longtan park in Beijing. The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, begins on Jan. 23 and marks the start of the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac. The Longtan Temple Fair starts Jan. 22, and continue until Jan. 29.


The Longtan Temple Fair will take place from Jan. 22 to 29.


A craftsman paints lantern parts in the shape of the head of the bodhisattva Guanyin, for a lantern festival to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, at a workshop in Suining, Sichuan. The Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, begins on Jan. 23 and marks the start of the year of dragon.

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