Gong xi fa cai / Gong hei fat choi: simplified Chinese: 恭喜发财; traditional Chinese: 恭喜發財; pinyin: Gōngxǐfācái; Hokkien: Kiong hee huat chai ( POJ: Kiong-hí hoat-châi); Cantonese: Gung1 hei2 faat3 coi4; Hakka: Gung hee fatt choi, which loosely translates to "Congratulations and be prosperous". It is spelled varyingly in English, such as "Gung hay fat choy", [196] "gong hey fat choi", [195] or "Kung Hei Fat Choy". [197] It is often mistakenly assumed to be synonymous with "Happy New Year". The saying is now commonly heard in English speaking communities for greetings during Chinese New Year in parts of the world where there is a sizable Chinese-speaking community, including overseas Chinese communities that have been resident for several generations, relatively recent immigrants from Greater China, and those who are transit migrants (particularly students). Zhang, Qian; Li, Jun; Wang, Shanyong; Zhou, Yu (2019). "Understanding the User's Economical and Psychological Intentions to Snatch Electronic Red Envelopes: An Experimental Study". IEEE Access. 7: 5749–5759. doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2018.2888576. ISSN 2169-3536. Rhein, Jamie (16 February 2007). "A Chinese New Year Parade in Butte, Montana? Sure". Gadling.com . Retrieved 2 November 2011.

May the worries escape your life and happiness takes over. Happy Chinese New Year to you and your family! I’m sincerely wishing you the best of celebrations on this lunar new year. May your home be filled with all that you need to be comfortable in life. Happy New Year! Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, and has strongly influenced Lunar New Year celebrations of its 56 ethnic groups, such as the Losar of Tibet ( Tibetan: ལོ་གསར་), and of China's neighbours, including the Korean New Year ( Korean: 설날; RR: Seollal), and the Tết of Vietnam, [5] as well as in Okinawa. [6] It is also celebrated worldwide in regions and countries that house significant Overseas Chinese or Sinophone populations, especially in Southeast Asia. These include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, [7] the Philippines, [8] Singapore, [9] Thailand, and Vietnam. It is also prominent beyond Asia, especially in Australia, Canada, Mauritius, [10] New Zealand, Peru, [11] South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as various European countries. [12] [13] [14] Everything is decorated red for the Chinese New Year. The colour is an invaluable weapon and it is used in virtually all decorations for the festival. Numerous other greetings exist, some of which may be exclaimed out loud to no one in particular in specific situations. For example, as breaking objects during the new year is considered inauspicious, one may then say 歲歲平安 ( Suìsuì-píng'ān) immediately, which means "everlasting peace year after year". Suì ( 歲), meaning "age" is homophonous with 碎 (suì) (meaning "shatter"), in the demonstration of the Chinese love for wordplay in auspicious phrases. Similarly, 年年有餘 ( niánnián yǒu yú), a wish for surpluses and bountiful harvests every year, plays on the word yú that can also refer to 魚 (yú meaning fish), making it a catch phrase for fish-based Chinese new year dishes and for paintings or graphics of fish that are hung on walls or presented as gifts.On 17 January 2000, the President Abdurrahman Wahid issued Presidential Decree No. 6 of 2000 to annul the previous instruction. [129] On 19 January 2001, the Ministry of Religious Affairs issued Minsterial Decree No.13 of 2001 on Imlek Day as a National Holiday to set Hari Tahun Baru Imlek as a "facultative holiday" for Chinese community. [130] Through the Presidential Decree it was officially declared as a 1 (one) day public religious holiday as of 9 April 2002 by President Megawati. [124] The Indonesian government authorize only the first day of the Chinese New Year as a public religious holiday and it is specifically designated only for Chinese people. [123] [124] [126] [127] [131] Liong attraction during Chinese New Year in Jakarta, Indonesia Cian cui ( Chinese: 濺水; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: chiān-chúi) is an Indonesian tradition during the Chinese New Year which involves splashing others with water. Photograph taken in Selatpanjang, Riau, Indonesia. Watching Chinese New Year films is an expression of Chinese cultural identity. During the New Year holidays, the stage boss gathers the most popular actors whom from various troupes let them perform repertories from Qing dynasty. Nowadays many people celebrate the new year by watching these movies. [106] Jadual hari kelepasan am persekutuan 2012"[Federal Public Holiday Schedule 2012] (PDF) (in Malay). Putrajaya, Malaysia: Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Department of the Prime Minister). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2013 . Retrieved 4 March 2015.

Best Wishes for the Chinese New Year to fulfill your hopes and dreams. Hope you have a wonderful Chinese New Year with your family and friends. Chinese New Year's Eve is typically a half-day holiday in Malaysia, while Chinese New Year is a two-day public holiday. The biggest celebrations take place in Malaysia (notably in Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Bahru and Ipoh. [119] Singapore [ edit ] Flanagan, Alice K. (2004). Chinese New Year. Compass Point Books. ISBN 9780756504793 . Retrieved 4 November 2008. Typical actions such as lighting fires and using knives are considered taboo, thus all consumable food has to be cooked prior. Using the broom, swearing, and breaking any dinnerware without appeasing the deities are also considered taboo. [67] Mythology [ edit ] Hand-written Chinese New Year's poetry pasted on the sides of doors leading to people's homes, Lijiang, YunnanLove of Chinese Language Expressed in Couplets". The earliest known couplet was written at Spring Festival 964 by the King of Later Shu. It said: "The New Year is bathed in forefathers' blessings; the joyous festival promises everlasting youth and wealth."

You’ve always been an inspiration for all of us at work. Wish you nothing but the best year filled with joy and success.I know that you are destined to achieve all the great things in life. Just believe in yourself and start this year with a fresh mind. Happy Lunar New Year! a b Cross, Heather. "Chinese Lunar New Year in New York City: 2015 – Don't miss out on Lunar New Year festivities in NYC". About.com. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015 . Retrieved 18 February 2015. May the joy and spirit of this new year stay in your heart all around. Wishing for the Lunar New Year. Yi Fan Feng Shun! Happy Chinese Year Of The Rabbit Sydney Chinese New Year Twilight Parade". sydneychinesenewyear.com. 17 February 2013 . Retrieved 22 February 2013.

The color red is commonly worn throughout Chinese New Year; traditional beliefs held that red could scare away evil spirits. [82] The wearing of new clothes is another clothing custom during the festival; [107] the new clothes symbolize a new beginning in the year. [82] Family portrait [ edit ] In ancient times, there was a monster named sui (祟) which comes out on New Year's Eve and touches the heads of sleeping children. The child will be frightened by the touch and wake up and have a fever. The fever eventually will cause the child to have intellectual disabilities. Hence, families will light up their homes and stay awake, leading to a tradition of shou sui (守祟), to guard against sui harming their children. I’m wishing you all the joy of the new year’s celebration and look forward to making many more good memories in the coming New Year.

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a b c d e f g h i administrator (18 February 2021). "How is the Chinese New Year celebrated in Mauritius? | World Marks" . Retrieved 22 April 2022. London's Chinese New Year is More Chinese than Ever Before". londonnet.co.uk. 8 February 2013 . Retrieved 22 February 2013. On this first moment of a happy new year accept my best wishes for your perfect health and lasting prosperity. Gong Xi Fa Cai!