GEORGE TOWN: Millennials are not shying away from age-old Chinese New Year beliefs and practices, but what they dread the most this coming festive gathering is the flurry of sensitive questions from family and relatives.
“But when they start nagging at me to get married, that would really get my goat.
Despite this, Liew remains upbeat about the festive celebration, adding that she still observes the cultural practices passed down from generation to generation. Lawyer Kelvin Ho, 29, said he is not afraid to take on tough questions from family members and relatives during Chinese New Year gatherings.“I believe my relationship status now would be able to satisfy their curiosity for the time being.
Another tradition is eating something round and sweet on the first day of the Lunar New Year, in the hopes that the ensuing year would be smooth and sweet too.“Call me conservative, but I believe traditions like these help form the structure and foundation of our families and our society. “Since I just got married last year, the next question will be when are we expecting a baby,” she said.
Financial accountant Lim Ying Yee, 28, who gave birth to a girl last month, said it would definitely be an exciting Chinese New Year for her family.“I have not seen most of them due to the Covid-19 pandemic and this year, I will meet them with a new ‘identity’ ,” she said.
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