It seems to me that the CNY frenzy was on a smaller scale this year. This may not be so for you but it certainly is for me. It could partly be because I do not visit Chinatown at the stroke of midnight before CNY but the publicity for this year's CNY just did not get inside of me. Maybe its because people feel that CNY is more of a time for us to spend time with family and relatives. Or maybe its because we are still weary of the recent economic downturn. Whatever it is, I prefer to think of the former. CNY is more about continuing to forge that relationship with your closed ones, to keep in contact with people you care about. As a view from a student, I definitely looked forward to collecting the ang pow and eating loads of tidbits but on a serious note, it was a time to show respect to my elders and to bond with my cousins. Within all the shopping craze for preparations for CNY, I hope that the time we spend visiting our relatives will be treasured and a way to continue our Chinese tradition.
What is CNY to you?
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Haha, me too!
ReplyDeleteI love the ang paos. However, you know what I look forward to more than the red packets?! THE FOOOOOOOOOOD! Haha Yummy :)
Well, I also like visiting relatives I seldom see. CNY is a time where we can keep in touch with our family and friends. My Chinese New Year was great, but it seems that I wake up later and later every Chinese New Year. Maybe that's because I'm staying up late :)
Just to sum up, Chinese New Year is a great festive season where you can catch up with your friends and cousins.
Maybe I would be visiting you in the near future! Haha!
Yuding