CONG XI FA CAI
I would like to wish all of my Chinese
friends in Malaysia and back home in the US a very happy, healthy and
prosperous Year of Snake. Last night I enjoyed a reunion dinner with
my Chinese family here in Penang. As usual it was a wonderful meal, the
traditional Steamboat, which we call a Mongolian Hotpot back home. And as usual
I ate too much, but after all it is only once a year. Returning back home it
was nice to see all of the red lights and decorations adorning
people's homes in condos or single family homes. A little later in
the evening the sound of firecrackers became almost deafening. From my balcony
we could see a myriad of colorful fireworks displays. The noise and fireworks
will continue for at least a week, if not two. And the eating will continue for
a few more days too.
The celebrations are reminiscent of our Christmas, New Year and July Fourth rolled into one. If you have never witnessed a Chinese New Year celebration in Asia, You should really make an effort to do so. If you are celebrating please drive home carefully.
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