Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Wondering what the title means?

It is a chinese greeting for the new year.

Today marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year. No I am not making it up. My colleague is in Shanghai and he is the one who gives me an insight into their culture.

New year is usually celebrated grandly and it lasts for a full week. The highlight is a grand feast for dinner on New year eve.

Did you know that this is the year of the Chicken? All kids born on this year, correspond to chicken. So my dear friends who are expecting this year, give it a serious thought ;-)

- Dheepak Ra