Festive cookies and decorations are a common sight and popular items purchased for Chinese New Year. ─ Filepic
The thought of spending Chinese New Year away from my parents deeply saddens me.
Traditionally, I will take leave from work early to drive back to my hometown in Ipoh, Perak, and help with the final preparations which include finishing the last of the spring-cleaning and buying enough festive cookies and bak kwa (barbecued meat) for guests.
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