Sunday, January 29, 2006

Gong Xi Fa Chai

On Chinese New Year eve, instead of dining at our place (the initial plan), we had it in MIL's because BIL was bringing 6 of his friends from the Philippines to join the dinner (we only knew later that these 'friends' were actually his new girl friend and her family/chaperon).

No pix to show for the dinner since it was quite kelam-kabut (Malay: chaotic) to be having so many people in the house for dinner (normally it's just 6 of us).

On the first day of Chinese New Year, as usual, we visited MIL early morning, and then it was lunch with my family. Zara did the GONG XI, GONG XI sign while addressing the family, and she also served tea to my side of the family (since this is our tradition).
All I could say is these 2 days were really hot!

Next few days there'll be no blogging as we'll be going for a holiday (unless I got so bored and there's free broad band connection in the hotel).

HERE IS TO WISH EVERY ONE
A HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!
GONG XI FA CHAI.
新年快乐!
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26 comments:

  1. ylJanuary 29, 2006 at 10:06 AM

    all the best for the year ahead!!!! little Zara grow up healthily and *wink wink* another siblings?? either way, wishing you and your whole family a health and 顺顺利利 doggie year!!

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  2. earthemberJanuary 29, 2006 at 11:02 AM

    Zara's gong xi is cute! She looks sweet in that little dress too. Keong Hee Huat Chai! And have a great holiday too.

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  3. Mama BoKJanuary 29, 2006 at 11:41 AM

    Have a wonderful holiday..!!

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  4. L BJanuary 29, 2006 at 1:04 PM

    Gong xi fa cai, and happy holidays!! Remember to wallop lots of longan nut and lotus seeds!! Bring back 6 babies...

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  5. sesameJanuary 29, 2006 at 3:57 PM

    Gong Xi Fa Cai!

    Interesting your family has this tea serving tradition for CNY. I've never heard about this for Hokkien families though. Maybe I don't hear enough...haha. Enjoy your holiday!

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  6. FannieJanuary 29, 2006 at 7:51 PM

    Agnes, Happy CNY to You, Zara and Hubby! :)

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  7. wHOisBaByJanuary 29, 2006 at 8:52 PM

    Happy Chinese New Year to you and your family!!

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  8. Cocka DoodleJanuary 30, 2006 at 12:52 AM

    Have a good holiday,ZMM!

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  9. mom2ashleyJanuary 30, 2006 at 5:28 AM

    yea.. it's always hot during cny though...have fun

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  10. Passerby AJanuary 30, 2006 at 7:55 AM

    Gong Xi Gong Xi!

    Have a great time!

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  11. 1+2momJanuary 30, 2006 at 9:41 AM

    Wah so traditional style to get the ang pao!!

    Happy Doggie Year to you and your family!! Have fun on this New Year!!

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  12. PJanuary 30, 2006 at 9:47 AM

    Gong Xi Fatt Choy!

    Cheers!

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  13. jazzmintJanuary 30, 2006 at 5:50 PM

    gong xi gong xi..looks like zara is collecting lots of angpau :)

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  14. kellyJanuary 31, 2006 at 12:18 AM

    Looks fun..what a festive atmosphere! :)

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  15. SueJanuary 31, 2006 at 2:26 AM

    Gong Xi Fa Cai :) Hope you're having a nice holiday... CNY sure very hot every year... maybe it's coz of all the red we put up hehehe...

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  16. HelenJanuary 31, 2006 at 6:59 AM

    Gong Xi GOng Xi to you!! I wish you'll have a wonderful time on your holidays!! lol

    Zara looks quite a big girl in her New Year dress!!

    I agree that the heat is really hard to bear... especially for those who had to go bai nien in the afternoon!! BTW, I hope this year your family potrait will be taken without much pain knowing your hubby has a spanking high tech camera liao!! lol

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  17. TracyJanuary 31, 2006 at 9:31 AM

    Here's Tracy, Pappy and Destinee wishing u and ur family KUNG HEI FATT CHOI!

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  18. IreneJanuary 31, 2006 at 9:47 AM

    Gong Xi! Gong Xi! Have a happy and fun holiday.

    I love the tea ceremony.

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  19. louyauJanuary 31, 2006 at 4:27 PM

    Happy New Year to you ! Can i want ang pow? HEHEHEHEH

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  20. blurblurFebruary 1, 2006 at 1:33 AM

    Have a great Holiday! :))

    Gong Xi Fa Cai! :)

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  21. MeiFebruary 1, 2006 at 2:20 AM

    Happy New Year and congratulations on the template - it's looking good.

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  22. FailerFebruary 2, 2006 at 4:30 AM

    Gong Xi Fa Cai!!

    Angpow on Friday!!

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  23. Mother SuperiorFebruary 2, 2006 at 8:47 AM

    Happy Lunar New Year, Agnes! Think I didn't get to wish you during the weekend.

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  24. Zara's MamaFebruary 2, 2006 at 7:35 PM

    Thank you all for you well wishes!!

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  25. TWO LITTLE FELLASFebruary 3, 2006 at 6:30 AM

    eh- i noticed my last message was not saved?????
    I still want to jot down my wishes to you "Gong Xi Fa Cai! Wishing you a bow-wow Happy Doggie year!!!"

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  26. AllyfeelFebruary 5, 2006 at 11:02 PM

    Gong Xi Fa Cai!

    Can't stand the heat. It was like in the oven if we were out in the street. Full blast aircon is a must. Phew!!!

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