It's Chinese New Year once again. One of my favorite celebration back in Malaysia. Moving down to Bangkok from a small Muak Lek town has more or less changed my way of celebrating CNY. It wasn't too bad in MC because the Chinese students and faculties always invites or put up something fun on this occasion. Yet now, I have to find different ways to make CNY livelier and memorable if not for others, for myself.
Right now I am already reminiscing my late grandpa (who used to sell chickens and ducks for a living right after he settled in Sabah from China) preparing roasted peking duck and hainanese chicken in the kitchen, grandma serving sweet delicacies, mom preparing CNY eve dinner, dad joining my uncles and aunts gambling, the kids running around the house playing fireworks...
The spirit of celebrating CNY as a family...
Being here in Thailand, my mom made sure that I celebrate it too and keep the tradition. So each year spent here in Thailand, my CNY would be well spent with close friends. This time, since I am an occasional cook, I will skip the Eve's dinner and again invite some friends over. I hope I could blog about our small gathering then. Meanwhile, I have greatly enjoyed making CNY lanters, ang paos and cards with my students this week. Here are some pictures...
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