Why We Have Reunion Dinners And 9 Other CNY Traditions Explained

From lighting up firecrackers to wearing the colour red, we demystify and decode some popular Chinese New Year traditions here.

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Chinese New Year is considered the single most important festival in Singapore but for many of us, all the traditions and superstitions that surround this festive period are still shrouded in mystery. Take for example, do you know why we should meet up with relatives for reunion dinner? Or do you know why we wear red and light up firecrackers on new year's day? To help you acquaint yourself with the holiday, we spell out some Chinese New Year traditions here:

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