2011 Chinese New Year: Best wishes to all BCers

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  1. chris-ccc

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    Happy Chinese New Year 2011 (03-Feb) to BCers :):):)

    AFAIK, many BCers do celebrate the Chinese New Year.

    So, let us celebrate together. :):):)
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    Chinese New Year Celebration

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    For BCers not familiar with the Chinese New Year celebration, below is some info;

    Chinese New Year is the grandest and liveliest traditional holiday in China.

    Since Chinese New Year occurs at the end of winter and the beginning of spring, it is also called “The Spring Festival”. Chinese New Year starts on the first day of the first lunar month in traditional Chinese calendar. Traditional celebration of Chinese New Year starts with the “New Moon” on the first day of Chinese New Year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The 15th day of the Chinese New Year is celebrated as “The Lantern Festival”. At the night of the first full moon (the 15th day of the Chinese New Year) lanterns are displayed everywhere and lantern parades are carried out by kids in the streets and corners of China.

    Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year in the Gregorian calendar, or solar calendar. Chinese traditional calendar is a lunisolar calendar. It is based on a combination of lunar and solar movements. The lunar cycle is about 29.5 days. In order to "catch up" with the solar calendar Chinese calendar inserts an extra month once every few years (seven years out of a 19-yearcycle). This is the same as adding an extra day on leap year. This is why Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year in the solar calendar.

    Chinese New Year’s Eve is the time of gratitude and family togetherness. People who are away from home return on this day to share New Year’s Eve feast with their families, very much like the Christmas in western culture.

    Traditionally, Chinese New Year Eve is also celebrated as time of thanksgiving. Bidding farewell to the old year and thanking the ancestors and the gods of the household for their blessing and protection. The celebration includes a religious ceremony given in honor of Heaven and Earth, the gods of the household, and the family ancestors. The New Year’s Eve feast honors the great spirits of the ancestors and renews the faith of the present generations for the coming New Year.

    When the New Year approaches, life is renewed and the New Year begins to unfold amidst the sound of the firecrackers, adding to the holiday atmosphere of rejoicing and festivity. Chinese people love to decorate their home and door panels with Chinese calligraphy characters on red paper for Chinese New Year. The content expresses the wishes for a bright future and good luck. The Chinese character “fú” (literally, blessing and happiness) is a must. People love to place the “fú” character upside down for it is homophonic with “fu arrives”. It is a custom that Chinese people pay visits in the first few days of Chinese New Year to relatives and friends, wishing each other good luck, peace and abundance in the New Year.

    It is the most fun time for children too, for kids usually receive hóng bao (gifts wrapped in a small red paper bag) from parents, grandparents and relatives.


    Source: http://www.allchinanet.com/chinese_festival/spring_festival.shtml
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    i am still figuring how to travel back to my hometown to celebrate... :(
     
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    chris-ccc Regular Member

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    Still figuring how to travel back to my hometown to celebrate?

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    In Malaysia, it's best to drive home yourself (so I have been told). :):):)
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    i need Bond's car that can drive through water. all routes are flooded. :crying:
     
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    chris-ccc Regular Member

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    Need Bond's car that can drive through water

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    Sorry, I didn't know that all routes are flooded. :eek::eek::eek:

    Perhaps, it is more exciting to have a Bond's car that can fly over water. :D:D:D
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    Yes, CNY is coming and I would like to wish all Chinese bc members happy CNY :)

    Btw, drifit, I heard paddling is good for arm power,

    Do paddle home and you feel better in your next playing session :D

    Have a nice holidays:)
     
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    i dont recall got Bond's that can fly. i only recall that can submerge in water... :confused:
    paddle? or you intending to get me flush away with the strong current? :mad:
     
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    Well, if that will happen then wear a life jacket and if you can't swim,

    a big inner tube around your waist should get you afloat :D

    However, if you do get lost in the strong current, please tell us earlier,

    so we, bc members can have some fun when you are finding your way home :D

    Hahaha take care :)
     
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    Happy Chinese New Year to all bcers here!!:):D..Huat ah!
    Can't wait for Wednesday night reunion dinner!:)
     
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    Can't wait for Wednesday night reunion dinner!

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    Hey George,

    Buy an air ticket for me to fly over (to be invited). :):):)
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    I'm sad, this is my fourth year I cannot meet my big family because I'm in UK right now and the plane ticket is pretty expensive (better to keep the money, and buy badminton gear lol..)
    nevertheless, Happy Chinese new year :)
     
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    I cannot meet my big family because I'm in UK right now

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    I am sure there are thousands of BCers like you; Unable to go home for CNY.

    You have a good one in the UK. :):):)
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    Yep, an example of such a person being me. Oh well, we've gotta do what we've gotta do.
    Happy CNY everyone! :)
     
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    But remember all your loved ones held you close to their hearts especially at this special occasion. Its so far yet so near.

    Happy CNY to all Chinese near and far.:)
     
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    I can treat u for a nice reunion dinner with my family. But u gotta buy your ticket by your own to Malaysia:D.. There's Airasia in Aus now. Everyone can fly :p
     
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    to all BC members and visitors,
    Happy Chinese New Year

    May this hopping rabbit brings you health and wealth throughout the year.

    best wishes,
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    Year of The Rabbit

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    For people born in the Year of The Rabbit (1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999), this is what CCC (Chinese Culture Center) of San Francisco say:-

    People born in the Year of the Rabbit are articulate, talented, and ambitious. They are virtuous, reserved, and have excellent taste. Rabbit people are admired, trusted, and are often financially lucky. They are fond of gossip but are tactful and generally kind. Rabbit people seldom lose their temper. They are clever at business and being conscientious, never back out of a contract. They would make good gamblers for they have the uncanny gift of choosing the right thing. However, they seldom gamble, as they are conservative and wise. They are most compatible with those born in the years of the Sheep, Pig, and Dog.

    Source: http://www.c-c-c.org/chineseculture/zodiac/Rabbit.html
    :):):)
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    it's 3rd Feb, not 2nd Feb
     
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    2011 Chinese New Year is on 3rd of February

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    Oops... Not surprised that our Australian calender is giving me the wrong date.
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