![]() Not only do you want the best quality meat, but you want something large enough to provide leftovers. Place your orders with the fishmonger (it must be a whole fish), the butcher and your local Cantonese barbecue shop. Here’s how to break down your time so you don’t pull all your hair out before the nian gao hits the table. If you’ve ever attended a reunion dinner you also know it is all about abundance and if you don’t plan ahead it’s a lot of hard work. The centrepiece must be a whole chicken and fish, supplemented by dumplings, noodles, nian gao (glutinous rice cake) and citrus. The food you serve is the most important part of the entire ritual and is representative of harmony, good fortune and (you guessed it) prosperity.Įvery family has their preferred dishes during the reunion feast, but there are a set of non-negotiables when it comes to the new year dinner. Instead, wear red, decorate your house in red, give children money in red packets – it symbolises luck and prosperity. Andif your children cry, it’s bad luck for you until the next cycle. You know what else makes you poor? Washing your hair on NYD. No congee for breakfast on New Year’s Day as it’s the breakfast of peasants and you’ll be poor for the year. You can’t take out the trash on the New Year’s Eve as it’s symbolic of throwing out all the good luck you’ve been fostering. ![]() You can’t take medicine on the day of the lunar new year as it might set you up for poor health for the whole year. For example, you can’t wear black or white as they’re the colours of death. The food you choose to serve is the most important part of the entire ritualĪside from placing a lot of nods to the ox all over your house, you’ll have to adhere to a strict list of dos and don’ts, as the lunar new year stirs up superstition. That’s correct: this year is bovine themed. ![]() Whether you put a lot of faith in the Chinese zodiac or not, it’s important to know which year it is, since that’s what you’re going to be decorating your home with as the host. As these are the main attributes of the ox, it is believed that these characteristics will manifest in all of us. If you like hard work, honesty and being positive, this is your year. Special thanks to Chinese American Association for their support.Every lunar new year is marked by one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, and 2021 is the year of the ox. IMAS cultural programs are supported in part by a grant from Humanities Texas. (limited supply, until sold out) February 6: Kit pickup (registration required) at IMAS February 12 at 3:00 PM: Lunar New Year Performances video premiere (Facebook) February 1 – 5 : Register for a celebration kit that includes five activities for the family to share and learn about Lunar New Year together. Schedule of Events January 15 – February: Visit IMAS to view the Korean Lantern Light Sculpture Exhibit January 22 – February 6: Submit a video or photo through the form below for a chance to be included in the IMAS Lunar New Year Celebration Video. This collaboration bridges both communities through festivals and cultural events such as the Lunar New Year celebration. The City of Jinju, South Korea, has loaned these sculptures to the IMAS following their special appearances in the McAllen Holiday Parade in 2019 and at the McAllen Convention Center in 2020. The IMAS is also once again hosting special giant light sculptures on museum grounds for visitors to view now through the month of February.
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