The 15-day celebration of the Chinese New Year is celebrated each day with great zeal.
On the first day of Chinese Lunar New Year, the deities of the Heaven and Earth are welcomed. Traditionally people refrain from non-vegetarian food on the first day of the Chinese New Celebration, which supposedly would protract their lives.
The next day, family members come together to pray in the name of their ancestors and Gods. The dogs, on the second day of the Chinese New Year jamboree are particularly treated well.
On the third and fourth days the son-in-laws as per traditions pay their reverence to their parents-in-law.
On the fifth day of the Chinese New Year celebrations, family members remain home to welcome the God of Wealth. This day is called Po Woo.
From sixth to tenth day the Chinese are free to visit their dear ones along with the holy places to pray for good life.
On the seventh day of New Year festival, farmers exhibit their farm produce. These farmers make noodles and soup out of seven vegetables to rejoice this occasion
On the eighth day of celebration, the Fijians have a family get-together over their meals and at mid-night the God of Heaven, Tian Gong is prayed.
On the ninth day, the people, honor Jade Emperor by making special offerings to him.
From 10th to 12th associates and relatives are invited for dinner. But on the 13th day simple rice congee and mustard greens (choi sum) is prepared to purify the system.
On the fourteenth day preparations are undertaken to celebrate the Lantern Festival held on the fifteenth night.
Chinese New Year Parade
Every year during the Chinese New Year festival the Chinese people showcase a traditional Parade to exhibits their ethics and culture. This parade began in the 1860 and over the years is much celebrated. The procession takes place down the Grant Avenue and Kearny Street. During the carnival you can spot enthusiastic people carrying lanterns, banners, colorful flags, firecrackers and drums to evade wickedness. |
