One is considered quite lucky if one is touched by the dragon. With beating drums, clashing cymbals and exploding colour, these figures of power, wisdom and wealth offer hope and joy to the occasion. The Lion and the Dragon Dances that create much merriment to Chinese New Year.
Known as ang pows, they are to give to children and singles by adults and married couples – to once again ward off evil and welcome in health, happiness and longevity of life. And we could all surely use some prosperity and evil to be warded off! The giving away of red envelopes with money in them. The decorating of the home in red – to ward off evil and invite good luck and prosperity. Traditions that include the cleaning of the house – to signify getting rid of the old and bringing in the new. Known as the Spring Festival, it dates back over 3,500 years and is brimming over with traditions, merriment and food. The Chinese New Year this year officially begins on Sunday 22 nd January and ends on Sunday 5 th February. well, Easter – and hop on down to your local Chinese supermarket and stock up on the festivities to welcome in the Year of the Rabbit. Your local Coles or Woolies have already got the hot cross buns and chocolate eggs out.īut put those Easter goodies away until…. Now that you have merried your Christmas, drunk your cup of kindness for the sake of auld lang syne and already broken those new-year resolutions, it’s time to get started on Easter.
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