新年快樂

It's that time of the year again (for the Chinese and some other Asian communities).
It is the start of the Chinese New Year.
Over the past week homes have been fastidiously cleaned.
Now it's time to celebrate to usher in the Year of the Monkey.
The celebrations will last a week and mostly involve eating.
Restaurants will be full and overflowing and perhaps a bit daunting for the non Asian diner. It may be best to wait a week or so before visiting a Chinese restaurant.

So, practising my Chinese, I wish you 新年快樂 (pronounced “xi nian kuai le”) ... happy Chinese New Year.

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