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The Basicness of it All

The Basicness of it All

Sometimes the best way toward looking your best may very well be the simplest way. Here are a few tips that can get you your desired look in no time! Basic Cleansing Do you only use basic shower soap to wash your face? If so, try to refrain from doing so because shower soap may [...]

Traditional Lion Dance: The Etiquettes

Traditional Lion Dance: The Etiquettes

It may seem simple,but the art of Lion Dancing is weaved with different etiquettes and intricate protocols. Although the rules may difer from different sects, but the general principle are the same. For starters, all lions have to go through a birth ceremony before it can be used. The ceremony is called Hoi Gong in [...]

The Boredom of Life

The Boredom of Life

How many times have you sat down to study, harshly telling yourself  “I must stick to that book for today,” but end up watching TV or munching on your favourite snack? Actually, you don’t have to stick to the book for the whole day. It’s a bore, even I admit it! And when you’re bored, [...]

Traditional Lion Dance: The different types

Traditional Lion Dance: The different types

 The Green Lion, Chow Yuen We clap at the dances of the lion, but do we realise the difference of colours? And do we even know that each different coloured lion actually signifies different meanings? Initially there were three colours of lions. The yellow, or gold, depending on how you look at it, as well [...]

Traditional Lion Dance: The Intro

Traditional Lion Dance: The Intro

It is yet another Chinese New Year and the celebrations are still ongoing. Angpau anyone? Heh. Unfortunately, I won’t be giving out any angpaus, or red packets, today. However, I will be explaining a little more into detail one of the many festivities held during the CNY celebration, the traditional Lion Dance. Now, most of [...]

Egg and Potato Salad

Egg and Potato Salad

Ingredients 2 medium sized potatoes 2 eggs 3/4 of a carrot 3/4 of zucchini pepper salt mayonaise