I also noted the lychees from the supermarket seem to be packaged for the LNY. Is that new? Is that because we don't eat pomelo?(Pomelos are given for good luck, as they translate as 'to have' and that signifies abundance) Google says the Chinese offer them as a gift for LNY because they are good for romance - so good thing I'm sharing them with my husband!
We are eating dumplings galore and long noodles (for a long life) and I've bao for lunch as I'll not have time for dinner tonight before heading to Titanique after getting one of the kids home from a medical appointment.
Note I take on traditions of the Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese celebrations. There's so much joy to be had in a 2 week festival (4 weeks if you ask the shopping centres).
Happy New Year! I wish you a New Year for of Hope Health and Joy!
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a wonderful day!
May it be a Snake Year of beautiful unexpected transformations!
ReplyDeleteLove how you’re embracing all the traditions!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Year of the Snake filled with beautiful and unexpected transformations! 🐍
I'm not sure what the snake is going to bring for me, I'm a pig but I love lychees though.
ReplyDeleteA Chinese travel site just gave me a much more positive fortune so I'm going with theirs. Ha!
DeleteA two week festival, a great way to start a new year! May it be a special one.
ReplyDeleteHappy Lunar New Year! It’s great to see you embracing all the festivities – I love how the shopping centres get involved early in Australia, it really sets the mood. It’s funny how lychees seem to be taking the place of pomelos – maybe a bit of an Aussie twist! I’m sure the dumplings, noodles, and bao are making for a delicious start to the year. Wishing you a year of transformation, health, and plenty of joy – and a bit of wealth, as Ronny Cheing says! Enjoy the celebrations and your upcoming Titanique adventure!
ReplyDeleteHaha, you seem to celebrate almost everything LOL. But I think it is better to celebrate than to fight . Happy whatever.....
ReplyDeleteHave a good time and all the best
Violetta
I remember seeing themed Lychees last year too.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that you celebrate Chinese New Year in Australia. In Austria, there aren't Chinese communities big enough for this to catch on. I think I've only ever tasted one pomelo in my life, and lychees are sometimes available as compote in Chinese restaurants...
ReplyDeleteThe post I'm linking to you today is a look back at September 2024, late summer in Austria. In terms of "season," that somehow fits Australia better than Europe at the moment. Next time you'll get to see a real Austrian winter ;-)
All the best, Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2025/01/4-tage-in-wien-ruckblick-2024-teil-3.htm
Beautiful! Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you a year of transformation and good fortune.
ReplyDeleteHappy Chinese New Year, Lydia! Always happy to celebrate festivals of all our cultures in this multicultural society we live in - although these last couple of years we are seeing some intolerance unfortunately. Thanks for hosting and have a great new week and year! Nick from MAP
ReplyDeleteHappy Lunar New Year. Wishing you the best for this year. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. The gal that's been doing my nails and toes for the last 20+ years was all dressed up for the new year. Such beautiful clothing and beautiful colors.
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