Chinese New Year

This is a collection of stories, which reveal how people in and around Chandler's Ford celebrate the Chinese New Year. Let's share the stories of the people from mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, USA....., about their hometowns, their dreams, and their memories.

Chinese New Year Celebration at WestQuay: Sunday 3rd February 2019 from 11am

January 31, 2019 By SO53 News 1 Comment

This year, the Chinese New Year Celebration in Southampton will start early. Even though the Chinese New Year this year is on Tuesday the 5th of February, you can celebrate it two days earlier in Southampton.

It is the Year of the Pig.

The Chinese New Year celebration is organised by The Chinese Association of Southampton (CAS). It will take place at WestQuay Southampton on Sunday 3rd February 2019 from 11am. [Read more…] about Chinese New Year Celebration at WestQuay: Sunday 3rd February 2019 from 11am

Tags: Chinese, Chinese New Year, community, culture, entertainment, event, history, music, Southampton, tradition

Welcoming Year of Monkey: 8 February 2016

February 8, 2016 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Today is the first day of the Chinese New Year 2016.

It’s the Year of the Monkey, my Zodiac Year of Birth, which is known as 本命年 (Běn mìng nián).

Traditionally a lot of Chinese believe that your zodiac year (12 years as a cycle) will bring danger and misfortune, so you need to wear something red.

To ward off evil spirits, apparently one has to wear red underwear too. [Read more…] about Welcoming Year of Monkey: 8 February 2016

Tags: Chandler’s Ford community, Chinese, Chinese New Year, community, crafts, culture, education, good neighbours, hobby, how-to, memory, origami, tradition

Southampton Chinese New Year Celebration: Sunday 22nd February 2015 West Quay

January 20, 2015 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Update: Chinese New Year 2016 Celebration in Southampton: Sunday 14th February 2016 at Regents Park Community College SO16 4GW.

修咸頓華人協會2016農曆新年慶祝會 Chinese Association of Southampton (CAS): Chinese New Year Celebration 2016 pic.twitter.com/1hcIwp8zXu

— Chinese Southampton (@SotonChinese) January 11, 2016

Original post for Chinese New Year 2015 (Below):

Southampton Chinese New Year Celebration will take place on Sunday 22nd February 2015 inside West Quay shopping centre, from 11am to 1pm.

The Year of the Sheep (or Goat) runs from 19th February 2015 to 7th February 2016.

The Chinese New Year celebration is organised by Chinese Association of Southampton. [Read more…] about Southampton Chinese New Year Celebration: Sunday 22nd February 2015 West Quay

Tags: Chinese, Chinese New Year, community, culture, entertainment, event, history, music, Southampton, tradition

Today Is The Lantern Festival: Bright Full Moon Tonight

February 14, 2014 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Since January, I have written 19 posts about the Chinese New Year.

I have shared stories of the local people who celebrate the Lunar New Year as their culture.

I also delighted you with the story of the lion who came to tea with me. [Read more…] about Today Is The Lantern Festival: Bright Full Moon Tonight

Tags: Chandler's Ford, Chinese, Chinese New Year, culture, tradition

The Lions Who Came To Tea

February 3, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

We had lunch in Southampton after watching the Lion Dance yesterday. Two lions came to tea.

After the meal, when we were about to leave the restaurant, a Malaysian Chinese waitress stopped me: “Stay here. The Lions are coming in!” “When?” I asked. “Now!”

My instant response was to search for evidence at the ceiling. I saw some lettuce [Read more…] about The Lions Who Came To Tea

Tags: arts and crafts, Chinese, Chinese New Year, community, culture, education, entertainment, history, memory, Southampton, tradition, travel

Auspicious Lions in Southampton: Chinese New Year 2014

February 2, 2014 By Janet Williams 9 Comments

A friend commented that I posted too many posts on this website as he was struggling to catch up. But he added yesterday, “However I am sure we all want to hear about the Lion Dance tomorrow.”

Why was my friend contradicting himself?

Well, today’s Lion Dance in Southampton was full of surprises. [Read more…] about Auspicious Lions in Southampton: Chinese New Year 2014

Tags: Chandler's Ford, Chinese, Chinese New Year, community, culture, education, entertainment, Southampton, tradition, travel, Winchester

From The Fall Of Singapore To Prosperity

February 1, 2014 By Janet Williams 9 Comments

The Fall of Singapore happened on the 15th of February, 1942, on the Chinese New Year day. It was the largest surrender of British-led forces in history.

Singapore was supposed to be an impregnable fortress.

Older people in Singapore and Malaysia still remember the hardship [Read more…] about From The Fall Of Singapore To Prosperity

Tags: blogging, Chinese, Chinese New Year, culture, education, event, history, memory, storytelling, viewpoint

Congratulations To Alex And Mae!

February 1, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Alex and Mae Keown-Boyd are celebrating their first Chinese New Year together, in Chandler’s Ford.

The happy couple just got married last year in the Philippines.

Congratulations to Alex and Mae!

Let’s meet the happy couple. [Read more…] about Congratulations To Alex And Mae!

Tags: Ahmad Tea, celebrations, Chandler's Ford, Chinese, Chinese New Year, culture, event, interview, local interest, memory, storytelling, tradition

Meet Jane: Dr Yangzhou From China

January 31, 2014 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Update on October 2014: The Chinese Medical Centre has moved from the Mall to 2 Bournemouth Road, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 3DB.

This afternoon, I braved the rain and popped in to see my friend Jane in her Dr Yangzhou Chinese Medical Center in The Mall in Chandler’s Ford, to wish her a very prosperous Chinese New Year.

I wore a pinky red top, but Jane was wearing a more cheerful bright red top signifying the joy of the Chinese New Year. [Read more…] about Meet Jane: Dr Yangzhou From China

Tags: Chandler's Ford, Chinese, Chinese New Year, community, culture, history, languages, local businesses, local interest, memory, The Mall, tradition, Winchester Road

Welcome The Tang Family: New Owners Of Fortune House

January 30, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Updated 22nd February 2014:

Fortune House informed me that today is their last business day. The Tang family has decided to end their catering business in Chandler’s Ford after a month.

Read Last Business Day Today For Fortune House Chinese Take-away to find out the reason of shop closure. [Read more…] about Welcome The Tang Family: New Owners Of Fortune House

Tags: Chandler's Ford, Chinese, Chinese New Year, community, culture, local businesses, local interest, memory, tradition, Winchester Road

Pretty Rocking Horses Chinese New Year 2014

January 30, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Google celebrates Chinese New Year with an animated Doodle on its search page today. Oh, I do love the rocking horse!

A happy rosy-cheeked oriental girl moves backwards and forwards on a wooden rocking horse.

Behind her, a young man with a new haircut [Read more…] about Pretty Rocking Horses Chinese New Year 2014

Tags: arts and crafts, Chandler's Ford, Chinese, Chinese New Year, community, crafts, culture, education, good neighbours, hobby, how-to, languages, memory, origami, tradition

News: Lion Dance This Sunday At 11.30am Outside West Quay

January 29, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

There will be Lion Dance performance in Southampton this coming Sunday after all.

I have just received an email from Waterside Lion Dance confirming the Lion Dance performances outside West Quay this Sunday.

In the email, it said: [Read more…] about News: Lion Dance This Sunday At 11.30am Outside West Quay

Tags: Chinese, Chinese New Year, culture, event, Southampton, tradition

Meet The Chinese Cop Andy Lai

January 29, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Andy Lai is best known as The Chinese cop, even though he has retired. He is that famous.

Andy Lai retired from Hampshire Constabulary last year, but his police image stays with the people who know him.

I call him The Chinese Cop in Hampshire. [Read more…] about Meet The Chinese Cop Andy Lai

Tags: charity, Chinese, Chinese New Year, community, culture, event, good neighbours, Hampshire, history, interview, memory, music, Southampton, tradition

Meet Mr Chen From China Wok At Central Precinct

January 29, 2014 By Janet Williams 11 Comments

I met the new young owner of China Wok Chinese take-away in the Central Precinct of Chandler’s Ford.

Mr Chen came from Fuzhou, of Fujian province of China 15 years ago. His journey started from the south coast of China, then Scotland, and finally in Chandler’s Ford last spring.

This is his first Chinese New Year [Read more…] about Meet Mr Chen From China Wok At Central Precinct

Tags: Central Precinct, Chandler's Ford, Chinese, Chinese New Year, community, culture, education, interview, local businesses, local interest, memory, tradition

Meet Chinese Teacher Jenny Han From Dalian China

January 27, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Jenny Han is a teacher of Chinese living in Chandler’s Ford. Today she is sharing with us her childhood memory of the Chinese New Year.

I have known Jenny for more than ten years. She is a trusted friend, an experienced teacher and translator, and she used to be a translator and interpreter for the Metropolitan Police.

Jenny is originally from the mainland China. [Read more…] about Meet Chinese Teacher Jenny Han From Dalian China

Tags: Chandler's Ford, Chinese, Chinese New Year, community, culture, education, interview, languages, local interest, memory, tradition

Meet June Lai: Conquering Mount Kilimanjaro

January 26, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Meet June Lai, who reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro last week. This morning, June returned to England safely at 7.00am.

June Lai reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro on the 23rd of January. She raised nearly £6,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

June Lai came to England when she was 8 [Read more…] about Meet June Lai: Conquering Mount Kilimanjaro

Tags: adventure, campaign, charity, Chinese, Chinese New Year, culture, fundraising, good neighbours, inspiration, interview, memory, Southampton, travel, Winchester

Meet Art Student Dorothy At China Town Winchester

January 26, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Meet Dorothy Yip, a new Art student at Winchester School of Art.

Dorothy has just arrived in Winchester from Hong Kong a few months ago to study Art. She loves oil painting. This will be her first Chinese New Year in the UK. She told me she feels a bit lonely.
[Read more…] about Meet Art Student Dorothy At China Town Winchester

Tags: arts and crafts, Chinese, Chinese New Year, community, culture, history, interview, local interest, Winchester

Meet Hui-Min From Singapore

January 25, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

My friend Hui-Min has lived in Otterbourne for 10 years. Today she is sharing with us her childhood memory of the Chinese New Year.

Meet Hui-Min from Singapore.

Tags: Chinese, Chinese New Year, community, culture, education, history, interview, local interest, memory, tradition

Meet Anita Lee From Mandarin Garden

January 24, 2014 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Anita Lee runs the Chinese take-away Mandarin Garden in Winchester Road in Chandler’s Ford.

Mandarin House has an open kitchen. While waiting for your food, you could actually watch how your food is being prepared. I love watching the chef tossing the noodles in the air. How does he do that? The wok looks heavy!

Tags: arts and crafts, Chandler’s Ford community, Chinese, Chinese New Year, community, culture, education, interview, local businesses, local interest, memory, tradition, Winchester Road

Meet Friendly Sonny: Speaking Cantonese At The Co-operative

January 24, 2014 By Janet Williams 12 Comments

Do you know it is quite ok to ask for help in Cantonese when shopping at the Co-operative supermarket in Chandler’s Ford?

Meet Sonny, the friendly Cantonese-speaking employee of the Co-operative supermarket in Winchester Road. [Read more…] about Meet Friendly Sonny: Speaking Cantonese At The Co-operative

Tags: Chandler's Ford, Chinese, Chinese New Year, community, culture, interview, languages, local interest, memory, tradition, travel

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