Listen here to part of a conversation between Winnie Lau and Xi Zheng as Ms. Lau is interviewed by Ms. Zheng about her family's traditions:
Here are some questions below in both English and Chinese if you'd like to have a conversation with your family and friends about your Lunar New Year:
Chinese Translation- 你童年農曆新年的回憶是什麼?你家人有什麼特殊的食物準備過年?在農曆新年你家有什麼裝飾或佈置?描述唐人街如何準備農曆新年,多年來,如何改變了?你家人在農曆新年有什麼習俗(風俗或習慣) ?今年你家人是怎麼慶祝農曆新年?今年你有什麼慶祝活動? 你有没有去遊行?爆竹典禮活動?其他任何慶祝活動?在新的一年,你希望是什麼?
- What are your childhood memories of Lunar New Year?What are the special foods that your family prepares for Lunar New Year?What decoration do you see often in your family at Lunar New Year?Describe how Chinatown gets ready for Lunar New Year. How has that changed over the years?What are some customs in your family for Lunar New Year?How has your family been celebrating Lunar New Year this year?What celebrations did you go to this year? Did you go to the parade? The firecracker ceremony? Any other celebrations?What are your hopes for the new year?