Time flies by! It’s already 2020 and Chinese New Year is coming soon! Chinese New Year is one of the most exciting Festivals in Malaysia. This Spring Festival Celebration is arguably the grandest celebration among Chinese Communities not just in Malaysia but also all over the world.
I have no idea how each countries celebrate Chinese New Year, but let me share with you how to celebrate Chinese New Year in Malaysia for locals, expats and even tourists.
Head over to Petaling Street, just cause…
There is no better way to experience Chinese New Year than the China town. The whole town is covered with red lanterns. Shops are well prepared selling Chinese decorations and ornaments. Petaling Street is famous for tourist and expats; there will be no shortage of Chinese food to indulge in whilst watching the colorful lights transform at night and fireworks in the sky.
You may also witness activities and performances such as Lion dance, Dragon dance, Puppet shows, or even making traditional cakes.
Melaka for CNY, Well why not?
Chinese New Year mood will be all set in Jonker’s Street. The famous Night Market will be lightening up with red lanterns and stalls filled up with Fortune Money trees. Pubs and bars will definitely be packed with both locals and tourists on Chinese New Year’s eve while others are enjoying a sumptuous Chinese dinner set.
Melaka is a beautiful town to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Go get yourself a Chinese Cookie there!
Toss your way into Traditional Yee Sang
There is no better way to start the Chinese New Year than a dinner reunion tossing traditional Yee Sang! I am no Chinese, but it so much fun! Yee Sang promotions are all over! This auspicious dish only appears on dining table during Chinese New Year.
Get your chopsticks ready for Yee Sang!
Lunar New Year Reunion Chinese Afternoon Tea
Recently, Afternoon Teas keep popping all over KL and most hotels are offering Chinese Afternoon tea during Chinese New Year. Ditch English tea with some Dim Sum Chinese Afternoon Tea. Sit down, relax, chitchat and enjoy those mandarin scones and definitely some oriental-inspired delicacies.
Go get that tier that bring you lots of good fortune, luck, success, wealth, and health in the New Year!
Marvel at Shopping Mall Decorations
Shopping Malls in Malaysia embody luck and great fortune decorations and you can’t definitely resist stopping by. Whether you shop, eat, drink and watch Chinese Lion /Dragon dance performances, there will be so much fun! I love Pavilion Mall so much ‘cause there are always some happenings each time I passed by.
Chinese New Year ‘s banquets for your family reunion – Check!
Promosi Promosi Promosi – Check!
Mandarin Ponkans, Ang Paw packets – Check!
More luck and prosperity– Check!
Experience Chinese New Year filled with regal celebration and festive entertainment at most malls in Malaysia.
CNY Eve in Penang
Chinese New Year is definitely decorated beautifully in Penang. Go witness Kek Lok Si Temple lanterns at night or catch some Chinese Hokien Culture Activities at Sunway Carnival Mall. Penang never runs out of awesome Chinese Foodies. You can also enjoy some Chinese Calligraphy activities, Baba Nonya Performances, Dragon Dance, Drum Performance and even Chinese Orchestra.
Admire the intricate ornate carvings of Chinese Temples
The temples light up during Chinese New Year. Visiting Chinese Temples would be one of the most famous things to do during Chinese New Year. Chinese people light incense and pray for a year of prosperous year. There are so many temples in Malaysia to admire from such Khoo Kongsi in Georgetown, Cheng Hoon Teng in Melaka, Sin Sze Ye temple in China Town, and my favorite Thean Hou Temple in KL.
Everyone feels the CNY vibes in Malaysia by now. I would like to wish not just Chinese, but all Malaysians a year of Joy, Love, Prosperity, Peace, and luck!
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
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