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The Year of the Dragon: Chinese New Year Decorations & Food in Chinatown

Posted on December 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

Chinatown is so lively, and you should head there to check it out at least once. Saw dragons everywhere. On angpow packets, in cutesy soft toy form and made with paper as decoration to welcome the New Year. The year … Continue reading →

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Trip to JB for Chinese New Year Cheer and No Bak Kwa

Posted on January 31, 2011 by bookjunkie

Made a short trip across the causeway to Johor Bahru (most Singaporeans just refer to it as JB) in Malaysia and was impressed at the vast improvements in the roads that have been repaved. No more potholes! The nearest mall, … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2011: People’s Park

Posted on January 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

Want to absorb in the real atmosphere of Chinese New Year? I would say come to People’s Park and walk about the stalls and emporium (old style Chinese Supermarket) here. Instead of lunch, there are so many interesting snacks you … Continue reading →

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