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Article: It's a quieter, less-explosive Chinese New Year celebration
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- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
- Article date:
- January 24, 2009
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Growing up in capitalist Hong Kong, I always associated Chinese
New Year with money. Aunts, uncles, grandparents and the lady who
sold newspapers down the street would cram my pockets with red
envelopes - little packets filled with crisp bills that would give
me paper cuts.
As I got older, I grew to appreciate the deeper meaning of a
holiday defined by family reunions and ancient customs.
Starting today, Inland Valley families who trace their roots to
China, Taiwan or Hong Kong will usher in the Year of the Ox. Others
in the Korean and Vietnamese communities will celebrate the Lunar
New Year, too.
Chinese New Year, which was first recognized when the lunar
calendar was established in 104 ...