The meaning of Gong Xi Fa Cai


PETALING JAYA: What does “Gong Xi Fa Cai” actually mean? Where does “yee sang” come from? Why are lion and dragon dances performed and what do they represent?

These were some of the questions posed during the “Chinese New Year Culture, Beliefs and Tradition” talk at Menara Star here yesterday.

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