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- 1. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ such as Orchids and Peach Blossoms symbolizes longevity, prosperity and growth for the new year.
- 4. Red barbequed meat which signifies a “robust future”.
- 7. _ _ _ _ colour symbolizes wealth and riches in Chinese and Western culture, and is the next most popular colour during Lunar New Year after red.
- 8. Ang Baos are given as “money warding off old age” during the Lunar New Year. They are known in English as red _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- 9. Ferrero Rocher is the most popular _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to be gifted and served to guests during the Lunar New Year due to its auspicious colour and shape.
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- 2. The colour of Mandarin _ _ _ _ _ _ _ symbolises “gold”, which makes it a very auspicious fruit to give loved ones during the Lunar New Year.
- 3. Chinese lanterns, flowers and red couplets depicting images of prosperity are all types of Chinese New Year d_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- 5. The art of creating designs, called _ _ _ _ _ cuttings, is an age-old Chinese tradition that symbolizes luck and happiness.
- 6. Hanging _ _ _ _ _ _ around the house represents prosperity and reunion, as there are many parts (cloves) which form one bulb.
- 10. “Ong-Lai”, meaning “fortune has come” in Hokkien, is used to make delicious pastries called pineapple _ _ _ _ _.