SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong visited the Police Coast Guard headquarters in Pulau Brani on Monday morning (Feb 4), the eve of Chinese New Year. PM Lee, with Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam, went on board a coastal patrol craft and welcomed officers returning from their night shift of patrolling Singapore's waters. During his visit, PM Lee also handed out Chinese New Year goodies and thanked the officers for their constant vigilance. In a Facebook post on Monday, he said: "Many of us will join our families for a sumptuous reunion dinner tonight. "But for the Police Coast Guard, the work of patrolling our waters continues 24/7. This is a duty that never ceases, and I am grateful for their service so that the rest of us can enjoyable a peaceful and safe Chinese New Year," he wrote. Separately, Senior Minister of State for Transport Lam Pin visited the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's Port Operations Control Centre (POCC) on Monday morning (Feb 4), to bring some … [Read more...] about PM Lee visits Police Coast Guard HQ in Pulau Brani on eve of Chinese New Year
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Indulge in the best of Chinese New Year dishes
Those of us who celebrate Chinese New Year know that overeating is a foregone conclusion. If we are going to indulge, we might as well eat the best. Here are my favourites of the season that are worth every calorie YUSHENG I like my yusheng to have bursts of sweetness instead of being blanketed in sugar. It should have a 20:80 nut to vegetable ratio, and there should be lots of fish because who wants just a salad? Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant (201 Keppel Road, Tel: 6272-8822) is the place to be for a meal steeped in nostalgia, and the Prosperity Yusheng (from $58) it serves is as traditional as the place itself. The addition of abalone ($30) is probably its newest move. Otherwise, it's a plate of candied orange bits, crackers and any other ingredient you would expect. But when combined, it's a blissful step back in time. Because the tastes are all so comforting, this restaurant offers one of the best festive menus overall. The other yusheng that I like boasts a very modern take. … [Read more...] about Indulge in the best of Chinese New Year dishes
Enjoy Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
Chinese New Year is celebrated in Hong Kong with ardour, glamour and flavour as a buoyant mood pervades the city. The Hong Kong Tourism Board recommends a four-day, three-night itinerary as the Year of the Dog transcends to the Pig. DAY 1 Eve of CNY (Feb 4) Rub shoulders with locals at flower market Arrive in Hong Kong before the Year of the Dog ends to catch one of the most convivial flower markets in the city, where locals shop for seasonal flowers and plants that symbolise different well wishes, such as cherry blossoms, which are believed to improve personal - particularly romantic - relationships, and water bamboos, which are said to bring wealth. For a full experience, visit Victoria Park or Fa Hui Park, two of the biggest and most popular flower markets which are packed with people in the evening. DAY 2 First day of CNY (Feb 5) Start the new year with spiritual walk and healthy lunch Many Hong Kongers like to go hiking on the first day of Chinese New Year, as climbing uphill … [Read more...] about Enjoy Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
Chinese New Year celebration in Phuket Town tonight
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administration Organization (OrBorJor) has organized a Chinese New Year celebration tonight at Sanam Chai to see in the Year of the Dragon. A special appearance at this free event will be the stunning “new style” acrobatic show from China’s Henan province starting at 7:35pm, followed by a fireworks display at 8:35pm After that will be musical performances by Rattapoom “Film” Tokonsup, Fay Fang Kaew and Noewy from the band Sinyorrita. No Chinese New Year celebration would be complete without fireworks, and no fewer than four displays will take place tonight to honor HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej, HM Queen Sirikit and HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. Also known as “Spring Festival,” the Chinese New Year is the longest and most important festival in the Chinese calendar. As an important Chinese event, many families of Chinese descent in Phuket celebrated Chinese New Year yesterday. Following tradition, families … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year celebration in Phuket Town tonight
Fish price to shoot up ahead of Chinese New Year, retailers blame unfavourable weather
If you are someone who enjoys traditional foods for festivals, this Chinese New Year (CNY) might leave you unhappy. Yes, due to bad weather CNY traditional food like abalone, scallops and fish are expected to become expensive and burn a hole in your pocket. According to media reports, while a Song Fish dealer said that fishermen are not being able to go fishing as it is raining a lot, director of Hai Sia Seafood said the high demand shot up the price. For instance, Chinese pomfret, a delicacy during this season, will be retailing at $60 per kg, double the previous cost at $30 to $40 per kg. Consumers will also witness skyrocketing price for the red garoupa, which will be 30 to 50 percent higher than the original price. Other delicacies like Abalone and scallops are expected to retail at a 20 percent and 30 percent hike from last year respectively. According to fishermen, this is mainly because of the frequent typhoons that hit the Japan coast last year. However, chairman of Victoria … [Read more...] about Fish price to shoot up ahead of Chinese New Year, retailers blame unfavourable weather