Lunar New Year is the most important festival of the Chinese community. Lunar New Year is an opportunity for all family members to gather and communicate.
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Chinese people love hanging spring couplets (red paper scrolls with
special good luck poems written on them) on the walls in pairs for good luck.
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| Hand-written Chinese couplets |
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It is considered lucky to eat candy during the festive period to encourage a sweet and enjoyable year ahead.
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Many street stalls are selling Lunar New Year decorations. Piggies posters
were very popular for the year of the pig. The decorations are brightly
colored.
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| Lunar New Year decorations |
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Kumquat trees are thought to bring prosperity to the home and office.
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Tangerine plants with intact leaves are said to ensure a fruitful and
happy marriage.
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| Tangerine plants |
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There are two types of Lion dance, northern and southern.
In the northern version, the action includes jumping, rolling, climbing
and bowing.
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| Lion dance |
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In the southern version, the action puts the stress on emotions,
including titillating, shaking and licking fur.
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| Lion dance |
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The Lion dance is an essential ingredient at major celebrations in
Hong Kong.
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| Lion dance |
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Red lucky clothes for Chinese Lunar New Year.
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| Lion dance |
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These ladies are preparing colored and auspicious Lunar New Year decorations.
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| Lunar New Year decorations preparation |
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