The Chinese follow the Lunar calendar and as such
the Chinese New Year date varies from year to year.
However, it usually ___1___
between the third week of January and the middle of
February. This is the most important festival for
the Chinese and lasts for 15 days. It begins with a
___2___ dinner
on New Year's Eve and, traditionally, every member
of the family ___3___.
At this time, spirits are appeased and offerings of
oranges and prayers are ___4___
to the gods and ancestors. On New Year's Day,
cookies and cakes are offered to guests. However,
with a multiracial society, times have changed and
some Chinese have followed the Muslim Hari Raya ___5___
and offer spicy Malay food as well.
The lion dance is one part of ___6___
New Year that should not be missed. the lion dance
troupe usually ___7___
of about ten people. The lion will dance with
incredible agility to the beating of the drums and
cymbals. |