And it’s not just about lion dances and firecrackers!
The dragon — the only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac — is regarded as a very auspicious creature in Chinese culture. And the upcoming Lunar New Year is going to be a Dragon year.
However, the flip side is that Indian and Malay eateries enjoy roaring business on the first day of the Lunar New Year—a straightforward demand-supply situation. This is possible because Mandarin is a tonal language that readily lends itself to homophones and fun puns galore. As a child, I would get scolded by my mum if I said something negative or inauspicious during the Lunar New Year.
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