Happy Chinese New Year to ALLLLLLLL :-)

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Posted by limin_li on Feb-17-2007 21:09:

Happy Chinese New Year to ALLLLLLLL :-)

Year of the pig, big wealth big money good health to all

Posted by trancintaiwan on Feb-17-2007 21:19:

yeaa... happy new year

Posted by vtec junkie on Feb-17-2007 21:20:

Scott and LeAnne....heard you guys had to leave pacha rearly to attend this......sorry we never met up!

Posted by kingchinc on Feb-18-2007 03:24:

happy new year...now gimme the damn cash!

Posted by priscilla on Feb-18-2007 04:11:

Happy Chinese New Year to you too!!!

Posted by kaykay on Feb-18-2007 11:09:

gung hay fat chow

Posted by EarnYourKeep on Feb-18-2007 13:16:

gong hay fat choy

hope everyone has a healthy and prosperous new year full of luck and good fortune!

Posted by gdi247 on Feb-18-2007 13:52:

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Gung Hay Fat Choy! Wish everyone a Healthy and Happy New Year!!

Posted by Drew1127 on Feb-18-2007 19:34:

happy chinese new year everyone

Posted by yankeeBaby on Feb-18-2007 19:36:

What do they do for Chinese new year? (what are the traditions?) Just wondering bc we have traditions like the ball drop and countdown, etc etc....wonder what kinda fun things they do there?

Posted by trancintaiwan on Feb-18-2007 19:47:

we give out money to each other in red envelopes (usually elders to younger peeps), we set off fire crackers, parade type deal w/ the dragons n stuff. also, we aren't allowed to cook for 2-3 days, ideally your supposed to cook a lot of food the day before and eat leftovers for 3 days i believe, also your supposed to wear only new clothes the day of. i'm sure there's other stuff... that i don't remember as of now.

i wouldn't say all that is fun stuff.... but its more or less a time where family's get together and hang out together.

Posted by kingchinc on Feb-18-2007 20:15:

only elders that are married can give money...

Posted by Drew1127 on Feb-18-2007 20:31:

casinos.... or get really fucked up. lol

Posted by yankeeBaby on Feb-19-2007 03:56:

quote:
Originally posted by trancinchink
we give out money to each other in red envelopes (usually elders to younger peeps.

would any of your elders care to give this poor younger peep some money in a big red envelope? lol

Sounds like a great time

Posted by trancintaiwan on Feb-19-2007 04:24:

haha... got $200 today.... not bad, but i could've made more playing poker

Posted by steven-neil on Feb-19-2007 04:40:

quote:
Originally posted by yankeeBaby
would any of your elders care to give this poor younger peep some money in a big red envelope? lol

Sounds like a great time

ok,,,how much???

Posted by yankeeBaby on Feb-19-2007 05:25:

^^At this point I will take just about anything. I need a vacation

Posted by djquick83 on Feb-19-2007 06:06:

quote:
Originally posted by Drew1127
casinos.... or get really fucked up. lol

LOL, I see them there all the time at Foxwoods Casino even when it isn't the Chinese New Year.

Posted by limin_li on Feb-19-2007 07:01:

quote:
Originally posted by Drew1127
casinos.... or get really fucked up. lol

Taj Mahal hhehe

Posted by MunkyAngel on Feb-19-2007 13:52:

happy new year!!!!!!!!

spending in new york was the best! yesterday we walked around chinatown with vernon and that was so awesome seeing that crazy party and all the streets closed! plus it was awesome seeing all the traditions scott's family does.

p.s. i got my first red envelopes ever! hehe i was like wow! i even get some too!!!

Posted by limin_li on Feb-19-2007 13:54:

quote:
Originally posted by *~*Angelblue*~*
happy new year!!!!!!!!

spending in new york was the best! yesterday we walked around chinatown with vernon and that was so awesome seeing that crazy party and all the streets closed! plus it was awesome seeing all the traditions scott's family does.

Did you get a red packet as well?

Posted by MunkyAngel on Feb-19-2007 13:54:

oh yah! i got a few

Posted by euphoria on Feb-19-2007 14:32:

quote:
Originally posted by trancinchink
we give out money to each other in red envelopes (usually elders to younger peeps), we set off fire crackers, parade type deal w/ the dragons n stuff. also, we aren't allowed to cook for 2-3 days, ideally your supposed to cook a lot of food the day before and eat leftovers for 3 days i believe, also your supposed to wear only new clothes the day of. i'm sure there's other stuff... that i don't remember as of now.

i wouldn't say all that is fun stuff.... but its more or less a time where family's get together and hang out together.

I didnt see any firecrackers but in Flushing people were walking around in groups banging on some drums.

Posted by neon on Feb-19-2007 14:57:

quote:
Originally posted by euphoria
I didnt see any firecrackers but in Flushing people were walking around in groups banging on some drums.

In Chinatown, firecrackers were set off in Chatham Square, and Columbus Park in a "goverment controlled manner". We don't get to randomly set them off anymore, as we all know the goverment has restricted use on it. But just to answer you, two displays were in Chinatown, NY.

Pics & Vids to follow if anyone is itnerested. I'm involved in one of the many lion dance groups out performing our traditions each and every year.

Posted by neon on Feb-19-2007 15:12:

quote:
Originally posted by yankeeBaby
What do they do for Chinese new year? (what are the traditions?) Just wondering bc we have traditions like the ball drop and countdown, etc etc....wonder what kinda fun things they do there?

In addition to Hai Lee's response, on the "Lunar New Year's Eve Day", it's actually quite a mind-spur, but fun. Supposedly, we are to sweep, and mop our floors to "wipe, and clean" away whatever bad, unwanted spirits left in our house. (There's more to do this, which leads to Lunar New Year's Day) Whenever the cleaning is done, on the eve eve day or eve day itself, the family comes together for a big, happy, and joyous meal as one. Lots of food, soup, rice.. you get the jist. The whole nine yards of the table itself is filled with food. [I don't know if I can attest to the cook a whole lot of food, and eat leftovers for 3 days, my family hasn't done such thing, or I just don't remember because I was always out clubbing the past years, LOLLLL)

On Lunar New Year Day, as you all know, Red Envelopes are exchanged. Bear in mind, only married people give out red envelopes. Single and ready to mingle individuals don't give out money. With regards to the lion dances, and firecrackers, those are done to once again, "scare, and rid away the old, unwanted spirits of the past year". So all the lion dance groups go around Chinatown, blessing stores, temples et cetera to wish them a prosperous new year.

The whole festival itself lasts for about what.. 15 days, if someone can confirm? Here's some more information about an upcoming Lunar New Year related festival/event, come watch us/our crew perform!

8th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival

The parade usually winds throughout Chinatown along Mott, Canal, and Bayard streets, and along East Broadway.
Time: 1-5 pm, Sunday, February 25, 2007
Place: Canal Street South

The spectacle features elaborate floats, marching bands, lion and dragon dances galore, Asian musicians, magicians, acrobats and procession by local organizations. Over 5,000 people are expected to march in the parade, which will start at Mott Street and promenade through practically every street in of Chinatown, finally dispersing at Worth Street. The parade is expected to conclude at 3:00 pm, at which time an outdoor cultural festival will take place on Bayard Street featuring more performances by musicians, dancers and martial artists.

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