Happy Chinese New Year

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Today, the weather in Kuala Lumpur is so hot after two days raining. I’m not going anywhere. Just stay at home. watching tv, read newspaper and play with my 2 years old daughter.

At night, Me and my family went out for dinner at one of my favorite restaurant close to KLCC. Then, I drive a car around the city. Then, my daughter was shouting with her hand knock the car window.

Me and my wife look outside. I saw a group of people gathering. Looks like a big event is going on.

I parked a car and we saw a Lion Dance. Actually, today is Chinese New Year. This celebration was so happening. My daughter is so happy. She followed dancing together with them.

See the video below..more about the lion dance and dragon dance:

Stop with that. I want to share with you some interesting facts about this Chinese celebration.Chinese New Year is celebrated over a period of 15 days beginning from the 1st day of the Chinese lunar calendar.

It is a joyous occasion marked by family reunions, giving of red packets or ‘ang pows’ by parents to their children or among relatives and well wishers.

This practice coupled with the giving away of mandarin oranges is intended as a symbol of prosperity and good luck for the recipients. Another feature is the traditional lion dance.

Chinese New Year is celebrated by the Chinese around the world so that in Malaysia.

Gong Xi Fa Cai.

Nasri
MalaysiaSecrets.com

Royal Langkawi International Regatta(Jan 5 - 11)

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Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Kuah. This premier sailing event which is a part of the Asian regatta calendar, is expected to draw top notch sailors from around the world. Come and see by your own. Don’t miss this amazing event.

Nasri
MalaysiaSecrets.com