The usual festive lanterns, oranges, peach blossoms, traditional cakes and firecrackers still flying off the shelves
Updated 5 years ago · Published on 11 Feb 2021 4:15PM
Despite the strict SOPs being enforced during this year’s Chinese New Year, many remain cheerful about celebrating the joyous occasion. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, February 11, 2021
by The Vibes Visuals Team
KUALA LUMPUR – Despite the country still under a state of emergency and the movement control order, this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations are set to carry on, though, in a more moderate fashion.
Last week, the government announced that 15 family members are allowed to gather for the reunion dinner, although interstate travel is still not allowed until February 15.
Meanwhile, the usual festive lanterns, oranges, peach blossoms or sakura, traditional cakes and firecrackers were seen flying off the shelves in the run-up to the celebration.
The Vibes’ SAIRIEN NAFIS, SADIQ ASYRAF, SYEDA IMRAN,SOFIA NASIRand NUR MUHARRAM KASSIM took to the streets to see how Malaysians are preparing to welcome in the Year of the Ox. – The Vibes, February 11, 2021
Mini tangerines, a Chinese New Year staple, growing at a Sg Buloh nursery. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, February 11, 2021Often imported, the fruit is also being planted and harvested in Malaysia especially for the Chinese New Year celebrations. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, February 11, 2021With reunion dinners allowed to take place with a maximum of 15 people, the traditionally yee sang tossing can still be enjoyed by families across Malaysia. – NUR MUHARRAM KASSIM/The Vibes, February 11, 2021Biscuits and sweet treats galore on sale at a shop in Kuala Lumpur. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes, February 11, 2021Preparations to usher in the Chinese new year have been vibrant, despite Malaysia still being under a state of emergency and MCO. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes, February 11, 2021Peach blossoms, or sakura flowers, are a must-have decoration for the Chinese New Year celebrations. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes, February 11, 2021Many shops in the capital continue to make brisk business selling traditional CNY decorations. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes, February 11, 2021There’s no missing the bright red lanterns during CNY. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes, February 12, 2021Shoppers taking their pick of decorations and necessities for this year festival. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes, February 11, 2021Firecrackers are among the hottest sellers during CNY preparations. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes, February 11, 2021With the government’s no-go for lion and dragon dances for this year, Penang Lion and Dragon Xuan Gang Dance Culture Centre owner Lim Kok Wei is forced to keep the costumes in storage. – SOFIA NASIR/The Vibes, February 11, 2021
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