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The Arrival Of Spring

By Yong Yung Shin February 5, 2011February 5, 2011
By Yong Yung Shin February 5, 2011February 5, 2011

City News captures some of the action in the week leading up to the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Contributed By Yong Yung Shin

As the ferocious Tiger gives way to the Year of the Rabbit on the Lunar calendar, so do the merchandise. Some things remain the same, however.

One of the most quintessential symbols of the New Year is the pineapple—pineapple tarts are a festive staple, as are pineapple-shaped ornaments. This is because in the Hokkien dialect, pineapple is called ong lai, which sounds like “arrival of good fortune.”

CN PHOTOS: Michael Chan

In multi-ethnic Singapore, Chinese New Year is a time for family members to reunite, have a fresh start, and usher in another year of blessings and happiness.

So head on down to Chinatown and soak in the ambience of it all this Chinese New Year.

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