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...that’s Happy New Year in Chinese for you. Join in the festivities in the city to usher in the Chinese Year of the Dragon
It’s the year of the water dragon, says the Chinese calendar. Feng Shui expects the dragon year to bring prosperity and good fortune. Hence it doesn’t surprise us that like in most other multi-cultural cities, the Chinese New Year is being celebrated with much grandeur in Mumbai too.
Paresh Parth, a Mumbai based retailer, elaborates, “For the last one month there’s been a splurge in the sale of Chinese stuff like paper lanterns, particularly the ones with dragon painted on a red background. Chinese money plants and bamboo shoots are considered auspicious and are good gifting options.” Also, many online portals are offering custom made water dragon cards that you can design by yourself. Chinese calligraphy sets are selling like hot cakes online making them a fiiting gifting option.
One of the most important signs, the dragon has already pervaded fashion and jewellery. “Since, this Chinese New Year is the Year of the Dragon, we welcome longevity, wealth and prosperity with special dragon earrings and eagle eye braclets,” says Mahesh Jagwani, MD Mahesh Notandass Jewellery. As the Chinese celebration lays much prominence on food (much like Indian festivities) more than anything else, many city restaurants have a special Chinese menu in place for the day. Emperor’s Court (Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre), Yauatcha Mumbai, Tasty tangles, Hakkasaan, all have some special offerings of dumplings, sea foods and authentic Chinese sauces.
Ming Yang (Taj Lands End) has not just a special menu, but also the right ambience starting from China-printed table mats to the Chinese lanterns hanging all over. Explains Chef David, “Since it’s the dragon year and red and gold are the lucky colours — the entire decor is in keeping with these two colours, including the menu card. Mandarins (tiny oranges in china that signify prosperity) are placed on every table along with some lucky coins.”
...that’s Happy New Year in Chinese for you. Join in the festivities in the city to usher in the Chinese Year of the Dragon
It’s the year of the water dragon, says the Chinese calendar. Feng Shui expects the dragon year to bring prosperity and good fortune. Hence it doesn’t surprise us that like in most other multi-cultural cities, the Chinese New Year is being celebrated with much grandeur in Mumbai too.
Paresh Parth, a Mumbai based retailer, elaborates, “For the last one month there’s been a splurge in the sale of Chinese stuff like paper lanterns, particularly the ones with dragon painted on a red background. Chinese money plants and bamboo shoots are considered auspicious and are good gifting options.” Also, many online portals are offering custom made water dragon cards that you can design by yourself. Chinese calligraphy sets are selling like hot cakes online making them a fiiting gifting option.
One of the most important signs, the dragon has already pervaded fashion and jewellery. “Since, this Chinese New Year is the Year of the Dragon, we welcome longevity, wealth and prosperity with special dragon earrings and eagle eye braclets,” says Mahesh Jagwani, MD Mahesh Notandass Jewellery. As the Chinese celebration lays much prominence on food (much like Indian festivities) more than anything else, many city restaurants have a special Chinese menu in place for the day. Emperor’s Court (Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre), Yauatcha Mumbai, Tasty tangles, Hakkasaan, all have some special offerings of dumplings, sea foods and authentic Chinese sauces.
Ming Yang (Taj Lands End) has not just a special menu, but also the right ambience starting from China-printed table mats to the Chinese lanterns hanging all over. Explains Chef David, “Since it’s the dragon year and red and gold are the lucky colours — the entire decor is in keeping with these two colours, including the menu card. Mandarins (tiny oranges in china that signify prosperity) are placed on every table along with some lucky coins.”
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