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2025 Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur: Don’t Miss These Must-See Performances!
Festive Happenings For All The FamilyGet ready for an electrifying start to the Chinese New Year as Kuala Lumpur’s lion dance troupes dazzle the city with their vibrant performances! With the rhythmic beats of the drum, eye-popping flamboyance, and jaw-dropping skill, the Lion Dance has been a beloved tradition for over 1,000 years—symbolizing the warding off of evil spirits and...
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Top Chinese New Year Reunion Dinners In Kuala Lumpur For 2025
Updated With The Latest Deals From Set Menus To Buffets, Yee Sang And More!The Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner is the main celebration for Chinese families every year, where the young and old gather to feast on auspicious dishes full of meaning and tradition. No celebration is complete without the lively toss of Yee Sang, a vibrant raw fish salad invented by Chinese immigrants in Malaysia. Although some...
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Ultimate Chinese New Year Guide To Kuala Lumpur In Malaysia 2025
Celebrate Lunar New Year With The KidsIt's time to prepare for a year of abundance by brushing up on all the etiquette and lore surrounding it from the places to go to, things to eat and clothes to wear. Overwhelmed already? Don’t worry, we’ve hunted, shopped, researched and trawled KL to bring you a special Little Steps Guide to Chinese New...
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Ang Pow Giving And Receiving Guide To Malaysia – How Much To Put In The Red Envelopes?
What To Do With Those Little Red EnvelopesDuring the 15 days of Chinese New Year, married Chinese couples and the elders will gift red packets called 'ang pow' filled with cash to children and unmarried friends and family members as a symbol of good luck and prosperity, and traditionally to ward off evil spirits. This traditional custom is believed to date back...
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Top CNY Mall Events And Activities In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Fun Festivities To Usher In CNYWith Chinese New Year just around the corner, malls across the Klang Valley are transforming into a festive wonderland to celebrate the Year of the Snake. From elaborate decorations to cultural performances, there's no shortage of excitement. Visitors can enjoy traditional Lion Dance shows, fun workshops for children, CNY-themed contests, and various engaging activities and...
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Top Chinese New Year Food And Snacks To Try With Kids In Kuala Lumpur
Must-Try Treats For The Whole Family!Just like Christmas, Chinese New Year is a time for getting family and friends together to tuck into some delicious traditional food such as yee sang, nian gao, tang yuan, bak kwa, pineapple tarts, and more. Most of these treats have auspicious meanings and are consumed to ensure a prosperous, healthy, and wealthy year ahead....
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Where To Buy Pineapple Tarts In KL For Chinese New Year
Your Guide To The Best Pineapple Tarts In KL For CNY 2024The tantalizing aroma of buttery pastry and the tangy symphony of sweet pineapple filling – nothing quite announces the arrival of Chinese New Year in KL like the legendary pineapple tart. But with countless cafes and home bakers churning out these golden treasures, the search for the perfect bite can feel like a treasure hunt,...
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Where To Buy Cheongsams And Chinese Traditional Dress In KL
Traditional & Modern Chinese Clothing for Men, Women & KidsGetting dressed up in brand new clothes on the first day of CNY is something many Chinese families look forward to. From Chinoiserie to modern designs in all shades of crimson red, it's time to get busy and hunt for new clothes for the whole family. Here's a round-up of the best places in Kuala...
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Top Places To Buy Chinese New Year Decorations, Flowers, Plants In Kuala Lumpur
CNY Flowers + Plants + Artificial FlowersWith CNY just around the corner, Chinese families are busy sprucing up their households with lots of spring cleaning and decorating, which usually means flashes of red everywhere from pillows to decorative lanterns, as well as fresh flowers and plants. Auspicious plants and flowers are used to add color to one’s homes and also to...
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What Is Chinese New Year In KL All About?
CNY Explained For Kids In KLGong Xi Fa Cai! Get ready to hear this Chinese Happy New Year greeting several times a day over the next few weeks. That’s because it’s Chinese New Year in Malaysia, one of the biggest holidays in the country, which falls at the beginning of the year according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Each year...
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