5 ways to spice up your Chinese New Year celebration


Jazz up your living room this new year with simple items like a tray table, cushions and curtains in various colours. Photos: Ikea

With the Ox galloping in soon to welcome the Lunar New Year, it is the norm to spring clean, decorate our homes and lay out our best tableware.

Although the pandemic will likely mean a toned-down celebration this year, there are still ways to maintain a festive mood.

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