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C.A. · 2010-02-12, 13:01

The combination of Chinese New Year and Valentines is not exactly a good thing lol

You have to choose between spending time with family and valentine. Roses and presents become really expensive and hard to get.

Bonta Kun · 2010-02-12, 15:06

Gong hei fat choi!

I had just splurged out for a new PS3 recently so red packets will ease that over for me

mostly tho I love getting together with the family and eating out, big ass feasts ftw!

chikorita157 · 2010-02-12, 19:17

Happy Chinese New Year! Well, my father is working tomorrow, so we aren't going to go out to eat Chinese food until sometime next week or so... but who knows.

MitsubishiZero · 2010-02-13, 01:05

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Originally Posted by Yoko Takeo

Heppy New Year to China! One of my workmates is Chinese. Apparently it's the first time ever that New Year and Valentine's coincide.

Next time this happens it 57 years later~

Jazzrat · 2010-02-13, 01:46

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Originally Posted by C.A.

The combination of Chinese New Year and Valentines is not exactly a good thing lol

You have to choose between spending time with family and valentine. Roses and presents become really expensive and hard to get.

Not a hard choice between overpriced dinner with your bf / gf or a free feast with your whole family XD. Besides, as long as there's a will in the guys, any day can be valentine.

LeoXiao · 2010-02-13, 01:58

新年好!

This year I have to do a big-ass report on Daoism. At least it'll be interesting to present.

Vexx · 2010-02-13, 02:45

I'm up for any holiday from any culture that involves a festival, fireworks, or parties.
Gregorian New Years or Lunar New Years... just twice the fun.

Go Tiger....

Seitsuki · 2010-02-13, 03:10

I can't enjoy celebrations for either cos I have friggin ORCHESTRA rehearsals.. -_-

0utf0xZer0 · 2010-02-13, 03:18

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Originally Posted by Vexx

I'm up for any holiday from any culture that involves a festival, fireworks, or parties.
Gregorian New Years or Lunar New Years... just twice the fun.

Go Tiger....

I have a tendency to refer to it as "year of the Taiga" around other anime fans I know.

And I'll be spending the afternoon of the 14th in downtown Vancouver with my date, meaning that I'll be getting the triple hit of crowds from Valentine's Day events, Chinese New Year events (in a city with a huge ethnic Chinese population), and Olympic events. Then again, that's kind of the point.

Vexx · 2010-02-13, 03:27

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Originally Posted by 0utf0xZer0

I have a tendency to refer to it as "year of the Taiga" around other anime fans I know.

And I'll be spending the afternoon of the 14th in downtown Vancouver with my date, meaning that I'll be getting the triple hit of crowds from Valentine's Day events, Chinese New Year events (in a city with a huge ethnic Chinese population), and Olympic events. Then again, that's kind of the point.

Well then... go Tiger

SaintessHeart · 2010-02-13, 04:19

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Originally Posted by Seitsuki

I can't enjoy celebrations for either cos I have friggin ORCHESTRA rehearsals.. -_-

Be glad it is orchestra not lion dance lol. The worst thing that can happen is to sprain your ankle while hopping from a step to another and falling on it between your legs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.A.

The combination of Chinese New Year and Valentines is not exactly a good thing lol

You have to choose between spending time with family and valentine. Roses and presents become really expensive and hard to get.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0utf0xZer0

I have a tendency to refer to it as "year of the Taiga" around other anime fans I know.

And I'll be spending the afternoon of the 14th in downtown Vancouver with my date, meaning that I'll be getting the triple hit of crowds from Valentine's Day events, Chinese New Year events (in a city with a huge ethnic Chinese population), and Olympic events. Then again, that's kind of the point.

If Keita Suminoe is a real life character, he would benefit.

But then again over here, CNY is a chain of 5 holidays in a row for this year. So there will be plenty of time for belated V-days. For me, this year is special because the date is very close to which I leave the army.

Spoiler for Also, a tiger is still a cat so.....Nyaa~. :

Happy Valentine's day-cum-CNY people. All the best ahead for the rest of this year.

risingstar3110 · 2010-02-13, 07:50

The Lunar New year will approach here soon.... So yeah Happy Lunar New Year everyone

...and go Tiger!!!

Secca · 2010-02-13, 23:49

Happy Chinese New Year everyone, may this year bring you alot of fortune, health, and happiness!! ^__^

panzerfan · 2010-02-14, 00:20

新年快樂, 祝各位步步高升, 如魚得水, 萬事如意.

And a happy valentines' on sunday. Have fun explaining why your girlfriend expects cash in a red pouch instead of choco.

ClockWorkAngel · 2010-02-14, 02:20

Just came back from temple and a good hour worth of solemn prayer for the future!

Once again happy Chinese New years!

Claies · 2010-02-14, 08:02

恭喜發財!

Fun tidbits:
1) Bonus: Happy Single Awareness Day.

2) Found this while searching for Kung Hei Fat Choy on Wikipedia. I'm jealous of the hell of a party time Vancouver must be having right now.

3) Why am I still up? I'm on the 22nd hour of doing so. Fine, I'll go snuff out a bit.

JMvS · 2010-02-14, 08:52

Go Tiger! Happy new year to everyone!

TinyRedLeaf · 2010-02-14, 10:48

It's my zodiac year. By Chinese reckoning, I've already seen three-fifths of whatever life has to throw at me. I'm practically middle-aged!

Happy Chinese New Year! Good luck, good fortune to all. May it be a year of plenty, and may you enjoy progress in all endeavours.

0utf0xZer0 · 2010-02-16, 02:34

Little late, but I saw this picture on Kurogane's blog and, being a major Toradora fan, thought it was too cute not to post.

Suomi · 2012-01-20, 20:21

Chinese New Year is coming up, so I thought I would make a thread for discussing customs, traditions, etc. for Chinese and other Asian new years

I think they're absolutely fascinating!
It would be awesome for people who celebrate these holidays to talk about them some and then others can see, comment, and discuss/ask questions.
I'll start by posting two videos my Chinese friend showed our Culture Club today:

Spoiler for videos:

2010-02-12, 13:01	Link #181
C.A. Absolute Haruhist! Artist Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 36	The combination of Chinese New Year and Valentines is not exactly a good thing lol You have to choose between spending time with family and valentine. Roses and presents become really expensive and hard to get. __________________ No longer a NEET so I'll not be online as often. Ignore gender and kick sexuality to the curb! I'm a big mecha fan, who keeps playing the SRW series. When I say 'My god...', god refers to Haruhi-sama. My art album updated 11th May 2013, Science. Deviant Art: http://ca0001.deviantart.com/

2010-02-12, 15:06	Link #182
Bonta Kun Know who you are Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Resides within the depths of Ned infested Glasgow	Gong hei fat choi! I had just splurged out for a new PS3 recently so red packets will ease that over for me mostly tho I love getting together with the family and eating out, big ass feasts ftw! __________________

2010-02-12, 19:17	Link #183
chikorita157 ひきこもりアイドル IT Support Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pennsylvania , United States Age: 34	Happy Chinese New Year! Well, my father is working tomorrow, so we aren't going to go out to eat Chinese food until sometime next week or so... but who knows. __________________ Chikorita157's Anime Blog \| Atelier Shiori (Personal Sideblog) \| Tumblr \| Twitter

2010-02-13, 02:45	Link #187
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	I'm up for any holiday from any culture that involves a festival, fireworks, or parties. Gregorian New Years or Lunar New Years... just twice the fun. Go Tiger.... __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2010-02-13, 03:10	Link #188
Seitsuki Onee! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Auckland, NZ	I can't enjoy celebrations for either cos I have friggin ORCHESTRA rehearsals.. -_- __________________ thanks to Patchy ♥

2010-02-13, 01:58	Link #186
LeoXiao 思想工作 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vereinigte Staaten Age: 32	新年好! This year I have to do a big-ass report on Daoism. At least it'll be interesting to present.

2010-02-13, 07:50	Link #192
risingstar3110 ✘˵╹◡╹˶✘ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Australia	The Lunar New year will approach here soon.... So yeah Happy Lunar New Year everyone ...and go Tiger!!! __________________

2010-02-13, 23:49	Link #193
Secca nya` Artist Join Date: Feb 2004	Happy Chinese New Year everyone, may this year bring you alot of fortune, health, and happiness!! ^__^

2010-02-14, 00:20	Link #194
panzerfan Name means little... Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2004	新年快樂, 祝各位步步高升, 如魚得水, 萬事如意. And a happy valentines' on sunday. Have fun explaining why your girlfriend expects cash in a red pouch instead of choco. __________________ It would be enough for the depressing things in life to only exist in reality. It is because that I think the birth of a story... is from people dreaming of a happy ending. ~Misaka Shiori

2010-02-14, 02:20	Link #195
ClockWorkAngel Aspiring Aspirer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Canada Age: 32	Just came back from temple and a good hour worth of solemn prayer for the future! Once again happy Chinese New years! __________________ Credit To Risa-chan!

2010-02-14, 08:02	Link #196
Claies Good-Natured Asshole. Join Date: May 2007 Age: 34	恭喜發財! Fun tidbits: 1) Bonus: Happy Single Awareness Day. 2) Found this while searching for Kung Hei Fat Choy on Wikipedia. I'm jealous of the hell of a party time Vancouver must be having right now. 3) Why am I still up? I'm on the 22nd hour of doing so. Fine, I'll go snuff out a bit.

2010-02-14, 08:52	Link #197
JMvS Rawrrr! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CH aka Chocaholic Heaven Age: 40	Go Tiger! Happy new year to everyone! __________________

2010-02-14, 10:48	Link #198
TinyRedLeaf Moving in circles Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Singapore Age: 49	It's my zodiac year. By Chinese reckoning, I've already seen three-fifths of whatever life has to throw at me. I'm practically middle-aged! Happy Chinese New Year! Good luck, good fortune to all. May it be a year of plenty, and may you enjoy progress in all endeavours.

2010-02-16, 02:34	Link #199
0utf0xZer0 Pretentious moe scholar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Age: 37	Little late, but I saw this picture on Kurogane's blog and, being a major Toradora fan, thought it was too cute not to post. __________________ Signature courtesy of Ganbaru.

2012-01-20, 20:21	Link #200
Suomi Kaiba Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: David Tennant's bedroom in the TARDIS	Happy Chinese/Lunar New Year Chinese New Year is coming up, so I thought I would make a thread for discussing customs, traditions, etc. for Chinese and other Asian new years I think they're absolutely fascinating! It would be awesome for people who celebrate these holidays to talk about them some and then others can see, comment, and discuss/ask questions. I'll start by posting two videos my Chinese friend showed our Culture Club today: Spoiler for videos: <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/8PBtfaljaVU&feature=player_detailpage">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/CdeFoblYGss&feature=related">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> __________________