Why do we toss oranges into lakes and rivers during Chap Goh Meh?


Colleagues having fun remembering the Chinese custom of throwing mandarin oranges. (From left): Joy Teo, Jamie Yong, Yong Chiao Yee and Phon Wing Yi. Photo: The Star/Sam Tham

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Nope, you can’t throw the oranges at any time you like or throw them haphazardly.

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