Time is never enough when you have so much un-cleared work in the office! But Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) is a big event for all Chinese and it's a must for us to partake in its customs and celebrations!
For me, the realisation that it's finally the rabbit year started with the reunion dinner i had with my family at punggol marina (aka Marina Country Club); the first time we had it outside the house!
The inaccessibility to this clubhouse means we do not have to jostle with the rest of Singapore who are crowding the coffeeshops or restaurants in shopping centres. Not sure if most of you realise, out-of-the-house reunion dinners are gaining popularity!
I shall not release too much detail about our meal at Sakura except that the grilled-shabu-shabu-steamboat dinner was really fulfilling! Another trip is guaranteed (Gang of Four - take note!) for a more extensive blog entry in the future.
Do wait (albeit patiently) for it!
Chinese has a custom that the hair (pubic hair inclusive), fingernails and toenails should not be cut for the first 15 days of the lunar new year and i took the opportunity to trim my nails before departing for Chinatown.
Yes! I know i was really late for the night market in Chinatown this year! However, a visit is always necessary to feel that unbeatable festive vibe!
It helps in de-stressing as well as getting some really great deals with festive buys like sweets and biscuits.
Frankly, there wasn't anything exciting about the night market this year although the area i covered was much smaller, no thanks to the intermittent rain that fell every now and then.
Shopping was frustrating after a while with a shirt that was getting wetter by the minute and i decided to call it a day. A good move nonetheless as the sleeping bug had sunk its teeth deep enough to affect my driving concentration!
Anyway, here i am wishing everyone (regardless of your race and religion) a happy Chinese new year! May this rabbit year brings us wealth, prosperity, good health and most importantly, happiness!
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