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Chinese-New-Year

Community 3 years ago

More Chinese-Indonesians using online services to find their Chinese names

For the sake of family legacy or business, many Chinese-Indonesians have decided to “find” their Chinese names through online services.

Lifestyle 3 years ago

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Vendors excited to welcome customers back for Chinese New Year

Small business owners and customers alike are enthusiastic about the prospect of a restriction-free Lunar New Year.

Food 3 years ago

Giant legs of Vietnam's 'dragon chicken' a Lunar New Year delicacy

The lumpy legs of the Dong Tao chicken -- named after the commune where it is bred in northern Vietnam -- are considered a delicacy, and are particularly popular among the wealthy during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, known as Tet.

Entertainment 4 years ago

Bandung sanctions Citylink mall for drawing Imlek crowds amid Omicron surge

Authorities have forcibly closed a major shopping mall in Bandung, West Java, for breaking COVID-19 rules over Chinese New Year.

Art & Culture 4 years ago

Marrying into Chinese-Indonesian families: Stories of interethnic relationships

Marrying into a Chinese-Indonesian family can be like being initiated into a unique cultural tradition. However, it can also lead to a relationship fraught with historical trauma.

Academia 4 years ago

Imlek 2022: Thankfulness and hope

Chinese New Year in Indonesia is a cultural celebration that brings together people of diverse backgrounds, and this year's holiday offers an occasion for reflection and gratitude.

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Despite COVID, it's home or bust for China holiday travellers

Chen, 30, needs to get her nose or throat swabbed a grand total of five times to ensure passage home to eastern Zhejiang province and back.

National 5 years ago

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COVID-19 separates Chinese-Indonesians from relatives during Imlek

Many Chinese-Indonesians opted to miss this year's Chinese New Year as family gatherings would increase the risk of being infected by the coronavirus.