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How to celebrate the Year of The Ox in 2021
How will the Lunar New Year look like for the different zodiac signs? What’s the meaning behind the festive dish poon choi? How can we celebrate in style while staying at home? Find out more with our exclusive series.
Updated: 11 Feb, 2021
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Which Chinese zodiac sign will have the best Year of the Ox?
According to feng shui expert Yunwenzi, the new year will be one of nourishment and healing, with Hong Kong’s luck expected to improve for the better overall.
11 Feb, 2021
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Strong as an ox: what does the Lunar New Year hold for us?
A complete visual guide to welcome the Ox and celebrate the new lunar year.
11 Feb, 2021
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How poon choi went from communal feast to gourmet takeaway
Traditionally eaten in villages in China’s Pearl River Delta on festive occasions, poon choi has evolved from its simple roots into a gourmet dish using ingredients like abalone and roast duck. Now takeaway versions are here.
20 Jan, 2021
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Exclusive ‘Lunar New Year at Home’ pack - free download
The Year of the Ox will be like no other with many families remaining at home. Explore our ‘Lunar New Year at Home’ prosperity pack designed by the Post’s award-winning infographics team.
03 Feb, 2021
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Lunar New Year kumquats: lucky fruit has health benefits too
The kumquat is a storehouse of nutrition and vitamins, and there are many ways to consume the small orange fruit. In traditional Chinese medicine it is used to aid digestion and respiration, being good for fighting coughs.
02 Feb, 2021
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How to make vegan san choi bao for a Lunar New Year feast
Festive feasts feature foods that are said to bring wealth, luck and happiness, but all too often those who don’t eat meat are overlooked.
05 Feb, 2021
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Where the Lunar New Year dish yu sheng comes from
The festive tradition involving raw fish and the dramatic tossing of ingredients can be traced back to Singapore and its “Four Heavenly Kings” of the 1960s
08 Feb, 2018
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Decluttering tips for Lunar New Year
If you want to tidy your space, you need some handy items.
20 Jan, 2021
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How WeChat brought a Lunar New Year’s tradition into the 21st century
Giving out red packets filled with money (otherwise known as hong bao or lai see) is a key part of the Lunar New Year tradition. But with all forms of payment in China going mobile, even this ancient tradition is getting a digital makeover thanks to WeChat. Julianna lays it all out in her wonderful infographic, which explains the tradition, how it shifted, and why 5.20 or 6.66 are two of the most popular amounts given as gifts.
04 Feb, 2019
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How Hongkongers celebrate Chinese New Year
04 Feb, 2016