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This year, however, each household can only receive up […]","datePublished":"2021-02-02","dateModified":"2022-04-16","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/e-lyn-tham\/#Person","name":"E-lyn Tham","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/e-lyn-tham\/","identifier":66,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/722f685b02ed9cd4b78c8df212ebc1654b73489382b53ce430214c5fa92c0d0c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/722f685b02ed9cd4b78c8df212ebc1654b73489382b53ce430214c5fa92c0d0c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"TheHomeGround Asia","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","width":640,"height":640}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/1611902054730_S3_Featured_Image.png","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/1611902054730_S3_Featured_Image.png","height":626,"width":1280},"url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-the-upcoming-chinese-new-year\/","about":["Community","Local","Race","Singapore"],"wordCount":687,"articleBody":"As with most \u2013 if not all! \u2013 events in the previous year, the outlook of the upcoming Chinese New Year looks vastly different. During previous years, we\u2019ve gotten accustomed to meeting with large groups of family and friends, indulging in extravagant feasts, and so on.This year, however, each household can only receive up to eight guests per day. When tossing the Prosperity Toss \u2013 better known as \u2018yusheng\u2019 \u2013 diners have to don their masks throughout. Diners also can\u2019t shout any auspicious phrases, for fear of virus transmission. It looks like most of the fun has been taken out of the festive season, huh!However, there are still plenty of things to do while together with your loved ones. Here are some ideas on how to make the best out of this unique situation:Download this innovative appYes, what\u2019s a yusheng toss without the shouting of ox-picious phrases as each ingredient is added to the colourful dish? Thankfully we have technology coming to the rescue.DJ BengA cute and innovative app has been created, containing pre-recorded audio clips of all the usual phrases. Created by DJ Beng, the app has a total of 15 phrases, including the crowd favourite \u201cHuat ah!\u201d, \u201cda ji da li\u201d, as well as \u201cbu bu gao sheng\u201d. Even better, these phrases are offered in the exact order that they\u2019re usually shouted. How amazing is that!READ: Delectable Festive Treats to Share with Your 8 Visitors This Chinese New YearFun fact: the app also contains a boisterous \u2018yam seng!\u2019 for weddings.Do a Marie Kondo on your houseAce Pro AcademyWhat better time to give your house a cleanliness makeover than in the leadup to \u2013 or even during! \u2013 Chinese New Year. This year, why not get the whole family involved?Turn the spring cleaning process into a game \u2013 create a race and see which tasks get done first, satisfy your inner OCD tendencies by arranging your clothes by colour, and take pleasure in adorning your surfaces with festive decor.Yes, cleaning can be fun; you just have to know how! But don’t forget the old advice: no sweeping on New Year’s Day!Field questions off with these cute masksEvery Chinese New Year, we\u2019re bombarded with questions from relatives that we haven\u2019t seen for a long time. \u201cGirl ah, why you no boyfriend yet?\u201d; and for the married ones, \u201cAiyo, why still no baby?\u201d \u2013 the list goes on and on.Check out this cute mask from @wheniwasfour_sg, which cheekily puts \u201cthe answer just right under your nose\u201d, reading \u201cGong xi fa cai (wishing you prosperity); I do not have a boyfriend, nor do I have a girlfriend\u201d. Cute and handy, huh!@wheniwasfour_sg\/InstagramPlus, if you\u2019re a fan of Bak Kwa (savoury-sweet barbecued pork jerky), you\u2019ll be glad to land your hands on their Bak Kwa face mask. The mask looks exactly like the much-loved snack \u2013 minus the grease.\u00a0@wheniwasfour_sg\/InstagramCheck out the virtual Chinatown festivalEvery year, hordes head down to Chinatown to partake in the festivities and feast their eyes on the dazzling light display. This year, the annual Chinatown festival is going virtual, and will be ongoing from 23 January 2021 to 12 March 2021.\u00a0Chinatown Festivals\/FacebookThe official light-up and opening ceremony will be live-streamed on Facebook, featuring lion dances as well as cultural and acrobatic performances. Netizens can also enjoy three special short films on famous Chinatown merchants, namely Bee Cheng Hiang, Spring Court, and Kele. The films showcase Chinese New Year delicacies, their history, and so on, and can be found on the Chinatown Festivals Facebook and Instagram pages.\u00a0There is even a virtual Pineapple Ball baking workshop, which you can catch here. There are also plenty of online activities available, visit their website for more information.\u00a0As you can see, there\u2019s still tons of fun things to do during Chinese New Year. Don\u2019t let the restrictions get you down; stay safe, and enjoy the festive season! Join the conversations on THG’s\u00a0Facebook\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram, and get the latest updates via\u00a0Telegram.\u00a0"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Destinations","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Singapore","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/\/singapore\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"How to Make the Most Out of the Upcoming Chinese New Year","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-the-upcoming-chinese-new-year\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]