Malaysia consist of full and partial Chinese which is also known as Malaysian Chinese or Chinese Malaysian. Chinese represents the second largest ethnic group in Malaysia after the Malay ethnic. It is said that the Chinese make up about 27% of the Malaysian population. The majority of Chinese people are concentrated in west coast states in Malaysia Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Perak and Selangor. The major religions for Chinese are Taism, Confucianism and Buddhism.
Chinese family
Like any other ethnics, Chinese people also have various celebrations and festivals each year and most of these celebrations take place in important dates in the Chinese lunar calendar. However, the main important celebration would be the Chine New Year. Chinese New Year is celebrated for sixteen days from the New Year’s Eve to the Lantern Festival.
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Example of Chinese's decorations
Many activities are conducted during this celebration and most of them are traditional customs. Putting up New Year decorations is one of the activities. Some of the Chinese decorate their houses several days earlier. But most people decorate on New Year’s Eve. Red is the theme for the Chinese as a sign for good luck. Giving red envelopes (lucky money) or known as ‘angpau’ to the children is also one of the traditions. The elders will be wishing them health, growth, and good studies in the coming year.
Red theme for good luck
The Chinese will be cleaning the house and shopping for new clothes and decorations to make the celebration livelier. These are the optional activities. One activity that can be treated as compulsory for all the Chinese is the New Year’s Eve Feast where the family gathers and enjoy a reunion dinner. They will be talking and enjoying their meals in order to make their family bonding stronger.
Example of Chinese's decorations
Many activities are conducted during this celebration and most of them are traditional customs. Putting up New Year decorations is one of the activities. Some of the Chinese decorate their houses several days earlier. But most people decorate on New Year’s Eve. Red is the theme for the Chinese as a sign for good luck. Giving red envelopes (lucky money) or known as ‘angpau’ to the children is also one of the traditions. The elders will be wishing them health, growth, and good studies in the coming year.
Red theme for good luck
The Chinese will be cleaning the house and shopping for new clothes and decorations to make the celebration livelier. These are the optional activities. One activity that can be treated as compulsory for all the Chinese is the New Year’s Eve Feast where the family gathers and enjoy a reunion dinner. They will be talking and enjoying their meals in order to make their family bonding stronger.
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