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9 September, 2024
Lunar New Year
How Tigers can overcome their bad stars in Year of the Snake
The Tiger is one of the zodiac signs in conflict with the guardian deity in the coming lunar year. What this means, and what to do.
20 Jan 2025 - 5:15PM
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Timepieces
5 Chinese New Year watches: exclusive Year of the Snake 2025 themed timepieces
20 Jan 2025 - 2:00PM
Lunar New Year
What’s ahead for Pigs in the Year of the Snake, and their lucky colour
20 Jan 2025 - 3:09PM
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Lunar New Year
Why red packets are given at Lunar New Year and the rise of e-versions
Called lai see in Cantonese and hong bao in Mandarin, red packets wish good luck and prosperity, but are electronic versions taking over?
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Lunar New Year
Born in the Year of the Pig? How to survive 2025’s Year of the Snake
The Pig is among the zodiac signs in conflict with the coming lunar year’s guardian deity. From temple rites to travel, ways to improve luck.
20 Jan 2025 - 2:18PM
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Lunar New Year
Survival tips for Monkeys facing evil star in Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year in 2025 means conflict between its guardian deity and some Chinese zodiac signs, including Monkey. What they can do.
18 Jan 2025 - 12:25PM
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Hong Kong culture
Being Chinese
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The beauty of being a filial Chinese daughter
Despite the caregiving challenges, there’s a beauty in accepting filial piety is not a choice but a necessity: roles and responsibilities are clear.
18 Jan 2025 - 11:23AM
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Food and Drinks
5 food mistakes you should avoid over the Lunar New Year holiday
The Lunar New Year holiday is a time to eat foods with auspicious meanings, but there are also some that the superstitious should avoid.
18 Jan 2025 - 8:08AM
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Lunar New Year
Is your zodiac sign Snake? You’re in conflict with guardian deity this year
Lunar New Year in 2025 ushers in conflict between a guardian deity and some Chinese zodiac signs, among them Snake. What to do.
17 Jan 2025 - 12:45PM
Food and Drinks
Best restaurants for luxury Chinese New Year menus in Hong Kong
Celebrate in style with our list of some of the best restaurants for Chinese New Year lunch and dinner dining in Hong Kong.
17 Jan 2025 - 11:15AM
Lunar New Year
Year of the Snake 2025 predictions for Dogs, from finances to romance
Dogs will earn more this year amid financial pitfalls. It’s a good year for love and marriage but mediocre for health – avoid certain places.
16 Jan 2025 - 6:29PM
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Old Hong Kong
Then & Now
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How Chinese medicinal wines became just the tonic in Hong Kong
Chinese medicinal wines made with herbs or animal parts have long been the go-to remedy for all sorts of maladies, from bad breath to marital inharmony.
16 Jan 2025 - 3:15PM
Lunar New Year
Editorial
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It is time to make Lunar New Year red lai see packets greener
While it is a tradition to fill red paper envelopes with freshly printed notes, mainland Chinese have shown sustainable digital options can be just as effective.
16 Jan 2025 - 6:30AM
Martial arts
Martial artists honouring Bruce Lee teacher on their love of wing chun
More than 100 martial artists from around the world gathered in Hong Kong at an event dedicated to Wong Shun-leung, student of Ip Man.
15 Jan 2025 - 7:27PM
Lunar New Year
Year of the Snake 2025 predictions for Roosters, such as lots of money
Congratulations, Roosters – according to Chinese geomancy, you can expect easy money, career growth and a social whirl in Year of the Snake.
15 Jan 2025 - 4:46AM
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Art
New interest in viral Donald Trump as Buddha figures by Chinese sculptor
Sculptor Hong Jinshi’s Buddha-like Trump figures went viral in 2021, and since the US election are back in demand. His new focus? Elon Musk.
15 Jan 2025 - 4:09PM
Hong Kong society
Palace Museum to bring Islamic, Tutankhamun relics to Hong Kong in 2025
Museum’s number of visitors fell by 17 per cent last year to 1 million, compared with 1.2 million in 2023.
13 Jan 2025 - 6:11PM
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Malaysia
Asian Angle
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Malaysians’ embrace of Mandarin is a win for multiculturalism
A rise in Mandarin fluency is shown to help foster positive attitudes and reduce prejudice, but challenges remain in boosting inclusivity.
13 Jan 2025 - 8:22AM
Lunar New Year
Year of the Snake may be unlucky for Snakes. How to avoid misfortune
The Lunar New Year in 2025 heralds the Year of the Snake. It’s bad news if the Snake is your zodiac – you’ll be hit by the ‘12-year curse’.
12 Jan 2025 - 9:53AM
Lunar New Year
Being Chinese
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Who’s Singaporean and stressing over Lunar New Year food abroad? Not me
Grappling with being the sole source of Singapore Chinese culture for my children, I have focused on transmitting it through food.
11 Jan 2025 - 10:45AM
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Lessons from China's history
Reflections
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The earliest Chinese lotteries, and a cheating operator’s gruesome death
Various forms of lottery have existed in China for centuries, as have attempts to ban them for reasons like the social problems they induce.
11 Jan 2025 - 9:23AM
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Chinese engineer turns to tofu to revive home village
Luo Zhaoliu quit his high-paying job as an engineer in the city and returned home to start a fermented tofu business.
10 Jan 2025 - 6:10PM
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Lunar New Year
Why are there fewer babies born during the Year of the Snake?
Many think those born under the Snake will be unlucky. On the other hand, fewer births means less competition for things like school places.
10 Jan 2025 - 4:19PM
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Lunar New Year
Year of the Snake 2025 predictions for Monkeys, such as a big career boost
Monkeys can expect career advancements – especially if they work with women or are in a women-led industry – according to Chinese geomancy.
9 Jan 2025 - 5:27PM
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Fame and celebrity
16 new spiders have just been named after Jay Chou’s songs
In 2011, Taiwan’s astronomers named an asteroid after the Mandopop star – now, a scientist has brought us ‘Excuse spider’ and ‘Rainbow spider’.
9 Jan 2025 - 2:15PM
Hong Kong tourism
100,000 spectators expected at Hong Kong Lunar New Year float parade
Night parade will be held on the first day of the Year of the Snake, showcasing 55 performance groups, including K-pop band Kep1er.
7 Jan 2025 - 7:55PM
Lunar New Year
Year of the Snake 2025 predictions for Sheep, including their lucky colour
According to Chinese geomancy, those born in the Year of the Sheep will make money this year if they are careful – but love won’t come easy.
9 Jan 2025 - 2:11PM
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Food and Drinks
What is that red Chinese candy box you see during Lunar New Year?
The chuen hup, also known as a togetherness box, is full of tiny sweet treats that carry rich cultural connotations and auspicious meanings.
9 Jan 2025 - 2:09PM
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