Monday, 1 February 2016

MUST READ: 6 LAST-MINUTE THINGS TO DO ON CHINESE NEW YEAR EVE



Time really flies and before you know, Chinese New Year is just a few days away. Many of us are preparing to balik kampung or even travelling. February 8, 2016, marks the first day of the Year of the Monkey, but before you throw yourself into celebrating, don’t forget this last-minute checklist we've prepared and you’ll usher in a prosperous year.

1. Clean up

Clean every corner of your home for one last time and then stow away your broom, mop, and vacuum. You don't want to sweep away your good fortune by using these tools on the first few day of Chinese New Year, right?

As the elders say, it is very unlucky to
sweep floor during Chinese New Year

2. Home decoration

In case you have not dress it up, don’t forget to grab a must-have pair of spring couplets or pretty blossoms during your last-minute shopping. Though looks simple, couplets and blossoms are significant as they express hopes of fortune and success to come in the New Year.


Plum blossoms are always a pretty
decoration to the corners of your home

3. Ang Pau

Receiving red packets or ang paus are the most exciting part in Chinese New Year, and you will have many chances to give and receive one, so don’t forget to prepare earlier. For each ang pau you give out, you are sharing blessings and happiness to each other.

Remember to stuff your red packets

4. Check on car

If you are driving home this season, make sure your car is ready for the trip ahead. Stay safe and drive safe!

A road trip is not fun if your car can't start

5. Settle debts

You still have time to settle any debts you owed to your friends and family members. They might need money during the festival season and you have just eased their pockets.

It's always good to start the new year without any debts

6. New clothes

Whether it is about traditions or you just want something new for the Spring Festival, you can still grab a piece or two on this day. No problem if you are not keen on the auspicious red, just make the day merrier other than black and white.

Buy a set of new clothes gives you optimism
to start the new year afresh
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Of course, with new clothes, you'll look even more charming when you put up one or two accessories. Without being overdo on your overall look, why don't match it with a few of these charms?

916 Yellow Gold Pineapple Charm

916 Yellow Gold Abundance Bucket Charm
916 Yellow Gold Abundance Fish Charm

916 Yellow Gold Wealthy Ingot Charm

916 Yellow Gold Exquisite Abascus Charm

Swing by our selected Wah Chan showrooms to mix and match your lucky charms today.

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