Hatten Hotel Melaka During Chinese New Year 2023

During Chinese New Year I went to Melaka and stayed in Hatten hotel. I booked the hotel using Booking.com , however need to be careful next time, because the price was too high and the room was too small like a pigeon whole and it cost RM700++

Hatten Hotel Melaka During Chinese New Year 2023

From 20th Floor bird eye view of the swimming pool

The walk way reminds me of the Weil Hotel in Ipoh Parade, almost the same wall paper and also carpets and deco. Maybe same developer or owner.. anyway... 

This was type of painting i used to see in Weil Hotel in Ipoh Parade.

First i got the no view room which looks back to back like this... feeling cheated and terrified, so i complained that booking.com did not tell what type of room. So the hotel management decided to give a better room with a street view.

This was the 20th floor 

Lift area in the 20th floor quite nice... 

You might find this inside the hotel lift.. just some information. 

Some snaps...shots

Interior deco... 

This was near the lobby... 

Better view of the same statue... i had to take like this otherwise i would be snapping hotel guest standing near by it. 

Hatten Hotel Lobby

Another corner.. 

Since its CNY there were tree full of like small oranges.. like limau kasturi

AngPow During Chinese New Year

 A gift of money inserted into an ornate red pocket of paper is known as a red envelope (hongbao in Mandarin, lai see in Cantonese, and ang pow in Hokkien). In China and other Asian nations, they are given on important occasions like birthdays, weddings, and Chinese New Year as a way to wish people well.

AngPow During Chinese New Year 

Dragon Dance during Chinese New Year

During Chinese New Year, dragon dances are performed during the day or at night to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune for the upcoming year. 

Dragon Dance during Chinese New Year

The colors of the dragons and the patterns of the Dragon Dance vary depending on the team's creativity.

Oranges During Chinese New Year

During Chinese New Year, eating oranges and tangerines is almost a custom; Otherwise, it won't feel complete. Tangerines, which sound like "good luck" in Chinese, represent good news, while oranges, which sound like "gold" in Cantonese, represent wealth. 

Oranges During Chinese New Year

As a result, they represent abundance and happiness. When visiting family or friends during Chinese New Year, one must bring a bag of oranges or tangerines, according to etiquette. To symbolize a secure relationship between the giver and the receiver, these tangerines are frequently presented with their leaves intact.

Chinese New Year In Malaysia

 People prepare for Chinese New Year well in advance in Malaysia and elsewhere. Before the new year arrives, homes are thoroughly cleaned to "sweep out any bad luck," but on New Year's Day, brooms are hidden for fear of "sweeping away the good luck" that comes with it.

Chinese New Year In Malaysia

Each Chinese New Year is known as "the year of" one of the 12 animals that make up the Chinese zodiac. This animal is supposed to represent that year and all of the people born in it.

Chinese New Year 2023 - Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Anytime i would go to Pavilion and surrounding of its erea such as Bintang Walks etc.  

The top shopping mall in Malaysia, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, celebrates Chinese New Year with the theme "Abundance of Prosperity" to wish all customers good fortune and prosperity in the coming year. 

Chinese New Year 2023 - Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Up until February 5, Pavilion KL's Centre Court was transformed into a stunning oriental lawn with golden rabbits, vibrant flowers, hundreds of lanterns, and a focal point with a pair of Pavilion Prosperity Rabbits to entice wealth and good fortune.

DIY Yee Sang - Aeon

 Aeon offers' 2go DIY Yee Sang, i was surprised when noticing in their website such offers exist. This is a wonderfull news. not all people can plan and take time to prepare Yee Sang , the dishes and ingredients are far too much complex and the more ingredient the better it is. 

DIY Yee Sang - Aeon

Yee Sang or having Yes Sang generally means - Additionally, it refers to large gatherings of friends and family for a celebration that includes traditional foods and beverages. The yee sang (also known as yu sheng or lou sang), also known as the "prosperity salad" because it is believed to bring good fortune and wealth to those who toss it up, is one of the classic dishes.

Chinese New Year - Reunion Dinner

 Family members reaffirm the love and respect that bind them together as a unit at the annual reunion dinner (tuan'nianfan). It is also referred to as tuanyuan (or weilu), which translates to "gathering around the family fire."

For a reunion meal, chicken is typically braised or roasted with simple ingredients like ginger or soy. A whole chicken is traditionally first offered to one's gods and ancestors for protection and blessings.

Chinese New Year - Reunion Dinner

White rice, tea, and fresh fruit for dessert are not included in the traditional reunion meal (for luck). A cold appetizer, soup, three main meat courses, a vegetable dish, noodles, and fried rice should be part of the meal.

Luckiest Number in Chinese

 The numbers 3, 6, and 8 are generally regarded as lucky, whereas the number 4 is regarded as unlucky. Other nations with a history of Han characters have similar beliefs derived from these concepts, so these customs are not exclusive to Chinese culture.

Luckiest Number in Chinese

No. 555 is the sound of weeping, but the emotion it conveys is pitiful rather than sadness.

As a way to strengthen the number 8 in Chinese numerology, the number 888 typically represents triple fortune. The number 8 is frequently associated with spiritual enlightenment, wealth, and exceptional fortune on its own. As a result, 888 is regarded as triple.

The 7th Day Chinese New Year

 The seventh day of the first month of Zhengyue, according to the traditional Chinese calendar, is Renri. Renri is celebrated in China as the day that humans were created. 

The 7th Day Chinese New Year

It is celebrated not only in China but also in the region around it, where Chinese culture is influenced.