SJK (T) LADANG SIALANG

Do and donts of Celebrating Chinese New Year

1) Dress for the occasion. Wear traditional Chinese
clothing.
2) Avoid wearing too much black during the celebration.
Black symbolizes bad luck and even death.
3) Visit a Chinese temple. They burn incense sticks and
have their fortunes told.
4) Set off firecrackers. The loud noises are thought to
scare
the bad spirits away, to prevent them from bringing
bad luck.
5) Give gifts of money in red envelopes. Adults give
lucky
envelope of money to children.
6) Honour your ancestors. Show gratitude and respect
for
what your ancestors have done for you.
7) Interact with others in a positive manner. Greet other
celebrants with "Gong Xi," pronounced "gong zee."

SJK (T) LADANG SIALANG

This
means "Congratulations!"