Prosperity and Tradition: Enter the Dragon in 2024
- CDL Homebuyerportal
- Jan 9, 2024
- 2 min read
The year 2024 marks the year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese Zodiac. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, typically falls between late January and mid-February, depending on the lunar calendar.
During the Chinese New Year, families gather to enjoy traditional foods, exchange red envelopes with money, and watch fireworks. The festivities usually last for 15 days, with each day having its own unique significance and customs. People also clean their homes to get rid of bad luck and decorate them with red lanterns and banners that have auspicious phrases written on them. Keep reading to find out more!
Chinese New Year customs in Singapore
An article by Tan, Bonny
Chinese New Year is celebrated by most Chinese in Singapore. The first day of the lunar new year usually falls between the winter solstice (dongzhi) and spring’s beginning (lichun). This typically falls between 21 January and 20 February each year.1
Chinese New Year delicacies
An article by SINGAPORE INFOPEDIA
Various cakes, fruits, sweetmeats, nuts and delicacies are popular treats served and eaten during Chinese New Year as part of festivities celebrated in Singapore by those of Chinese descent. These items are served primarily because their names have auspicious double meanings.
Image Credit: gocity
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Singapore
An article by dom.bewley
In the Lunar Zodiac Calendar, the dragon is considered a symbol of power, strength, and good fortune. People born in the Year of the Dragon are said to be confident, ambitious, charismatic, and have a strong sense of responsibility. Not just that, but they're also rumored to be creative, intelligent, and energetic. That's a lot of plaudits!
But why wood? Well, wood as an element represents growth, flexibility, and abundance, as well as kindness, generosity, and strong morals. So, if it's your year - good for you. Keep up the good work. Even if you're not, it's said that the year of the dragon is a good time to start a new venture or take a risk.
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