When is CNY

2023 - 1 - 21

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Sincerity matters over speed in offering CNY incense, temple tours ... (The Straits Times)

SINGAPORE - At the stroke of midnight on Chinese New Year, ethnic Chinese in places like Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan rush to be among the first to plant ...

For example, some temples worship Datuk Gong, whom they viewed as a god of the native land.” “We are a Teochew temple and to Teochews, the 15th day or Yuan Xiao Jie is the most important day,” he said. Other ways that some temples mark the start of the new year include striking a metal plate and drum 12 times – 13 in a leap year – to usher in good luck for the months ahead.

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Bleak outlook post-Chinese New Year prompts more blank voyages ... (theloadstar.com)

As China begins its New Year, ocean carriers are desperately trying to get visibility on export cargo demand for the first weeks.

So far, spot rates on North Europe to US east coast ports are seeing relatively small weekly declines, with, for example, the WCI component down just 1% this week, to $6,296 per 40ft. The XSI Asia-North Europe component lost another 3.5% on the week, to $1,822 per 40ft, while the WCI reading for Mediterranean ports edged down 1%, to $2,780 per 40ft. This week, spot rates for the US east coast are also under constant pressure, with Drewry’s WCI reading falling by 5%, to $3,432 per 40ft.

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Cars for Rent and Drivers for Hire During CNY 2023 (The Beijinger)

Some alternative ride hailing options as wait times increase and Didi raises its prices for the holiday.

Donna provides a car rental service and helps to coordinate local drivers with customers as well. RMB 6 / ride from Jan 21-23 RMB 3 / ride from Jan 16-20

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Avoid CNY overeating: Does a love letter biscuit have more calories ... (The Straits Times)

How many slices of bak kwa should you eat a day? Read more at straitstimes.com.

Limit yourself to two pieces a day. As much as we want to quickly get back into shape, doing so will not only cause lethargy, but also ruin your metabolism,” said a yoga instructor. These have a lot of fat and are made purely from flour. This can help to prevent you from overeating. Nian gao is made from sugar as well as glutinous and white flour, which can cause one’s blood sugar level to spike. This is high in sugar and fat as the nian gao is fried using flour and absorbs oil during frying.

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S'porean singers BY2 back home from China to celebrate CNY for ... (Mothership.sg)

Singaporean singers Yumi Bai and Miko Bai -- known collectively as BY2 -- are back in Singapore for the first time in three years to celebrate Chinese New Year ...

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From twins to triplets, celebrating CNY with their triple bundles of joy (The Straits Times)

The chances of an embryo splitting into triplets are “extremely rare”. Read more at straitstimes.com.

They investigated close to a million cycles of a single embryo transfer and found that 29.5 per cent of the procedures resulted in pregnancy. Two of the triplets were monochorionic twins, identical twins who share a placenta, an organ that delivers nutrients and oxygen to the foetus. The zygote soon starts to divide and subdivide into many more cells called blastomeres, which eventually form the embryo. Dr Low dresses each in a different colour to differentiate them. The chances of an embryo splitting into triplets are “extremely rare”, said her doctor, Dr Sim Wen Shan, a consultant at KKH’s Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Dr Low said: “We want to give couples who have difficulties getting pregnant hope. If it divides into three, triplets are formed, Science Daily reported. “I asked: ‘Is it triplets?’ The doctor said yes,” Mr Chua said. Dr Low, who is 168cm tall and weighs 52kg, said: “I was really very scared as I am small-sized. In serious cases, both babies may not survive. In a landmark study published in the journal Human Reproduction in 2018, Japanese researchers investigated the causes and prevalence of multiple pregnancies after a single embryo was implanted in a woman’s womb. Then they conceived Keith naturally.

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Why festivals like CNY are important (Free Malaysia Today)

In enhancing family bonding and friendships, festivals improve both our mental and physical health.

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A CNY of counting blessings for Suki and her dad (MalaysiaNow)

At their small flat unit in Damansara Damai, Suki Wong Pei Yee and her father are getting ready for another Chinese New Year.

"Since last year, so many people have come forward to offer us help. While lawyers are working on her case, it is an ongoing process. Because his marriage to his Vietnamese wife was unregistered, Suki was categorised as stateless.

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'Don't disgrace CNY event': Risque routine at Tuas South dorm ... (AsiaOne)

Mention Chinese New Year celebrations and lion dance often comes to mind. But the audience got quite an eyeful at this recent show.

One man in the clip, however, covered his eyes out of apparent embarrassment. The home has since apologised, stating that the purpose of the event was to "entertain residents" and "make them happy." While a number of netizens tried to lighten the mood with jokes, one netizen voiced how the choice of performance was "messed up" and that she felt "so bad for their (the audience's) wives."

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Love bak kwa and pineapple tarts? Tips to enjoy CNY snacks in a ... (AsiaOne)

SINGAPORE — What's the harm in eating a few more pieces of bak kwa (dried sweetmeat) or pineapple tarts? Well, just several extra portions could add up to a ...

Limit yourself to two pieces a day. These have a lot of fat and are made purely from flour. This can help to prevent you from overeating. High in fat and sodium, pork bak kwa also contains sugar. Eat no more than two pieces a day. Eat no more than two to three pieces a day.

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Migrant workers at Tuas South Dormitory treated to pole dancing for ... (Mothership.sg)

A video of a pole dancer doing her thing on a makeshift stage with a pole was put up on TikTok on Jan. 21. The Chinese New Year event ...

[TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@ripon129/video/7190915876361686274) on Jan. Many were critical of the choice of dance, as it was risque and not in line with Chinese New Year festivities. A video of a pole dancer doing her thing on a makeshift stage with a pole was put up on

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CNY Dos and Don'ts: No eating porridge or washing hair? (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Many are familiar with the traditional taboos of Chinese New Year, such as not sweeping the house on the first day and not wearing black or ...

"Another practice I follow is to stay up as late as possible on the eve of Chinese New Year. Whether the younger generation wants to follow them or not, it is their choice. People are also advised against eating porridge on the first day of Chinese New Year as it is believed that only the poor eat it for breakfast. So, the married daughter will return home only on the second or third day. Wearing black or white clothes is seen as bad luck as the colours symbolise grief in the Chinese culture. Lim Hui Keem, 38, said she did not follow most of the taboos.

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Restaurants and bars in Singapore keeping their doors open during ... (AsiaOne)

Caffe Fernet is located at Customs House, #01-05, 70 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049323, p. +65 9178 1105. Special CNY operating hours: Jan 22 to Jan 24, 2023 ...

Flowers ($26), like its name, is floral in nature with hints of rhubarb and rose. Wear the bar's merchandise and get a pint on the house. Wash it all down with the ever-so-popular Mango Lassi ($7.50). Korean BBQ is bound to cure the festive blues. [Native](https://www.tribenative.com/) is located at 52A Amoy St, Singapore 069878, p. [Jigger & Pony](https://www.jiggerandpony.com/) is located at Amara Singapore, 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088539, p. [Good Luck Beerhouse](https://www.goodluckgoodluck.sg/) is located at 9 Haji Lane, Singapore, 189202, p. [Republic Bar](https://www.republicbar.com.sg/) is located at 7 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039799. [Wild Child Pizzette](https://wildchildpizzette.com/) is located at 50 Circular Rd, Singapore 049405, p. Or just want to spice things up with different cuisines? [True Cost](https://www.truecostsingapore.com/) is located at 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-302/303 Suntec City, Singapore 038983, p. [Caffe Fernet](https://www.caffefernet.sg/) is located at Customs House, #01-05, 70 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049323, p.

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