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The lunar new year’s eve may have been over, but the celebrations continue in Hong Kong until Feb 21, 2008.

Today, Feb 8, there will be a firework display at 8 pm at the Victoria Harbour between Central and Tsim Sha Tsu.
You can also take a closer look at the floats featured in the Chinese New Year Parade until Monday, Feb 10 at the New World Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui.
And to cap the celebrations, don’t miss the Spring Lantern Carnivals on Feb 21-23, at the Ko Shan Road Park, Tsing Yi Park, and Po Tsui Park.
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To all Chinese communities all over the world: Gong Hei Fat Choy!!!
Let’s Visit Asia wishes all of you a happy and prosperous Year of the Rat!

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2008 is the Year of the Rat. In Disneyland, they call it Year of the Mouse. Cute, eh?

Mickey is the star in this year’s Chinese New Year celebratios at Disneyland Hong Kong which will run from Jan 22 to Feb 24, 2008. Get to see Mickey and friends dressed up in CNY outfits and do a rock concert amidst fireworks. Definitely a spectacle that will wow the kids!
These details will help you plan your trip!

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As I’ve said in my previous post, the next big even here in Asia is the Chinese New Year, which will fall on February 07-08, 2008. I hate to say it, but if you haven’t booked your flights and accommodations yet, it might already be a bit too late for the best deals. Expect hotel rates to be a bit pricier during this period, as it’s considered to be peak season.
Where to go? You’re bound to witness spectacular CNY-festivities in Hong Kong, China, Macau, and Singapore. On the other hand, I can imagine that a lot of people will use …read more

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Happy New Year, everyone! I hope everyone started off real great into 2008 and had a blast (figuratively speaking, of course) wherever in the world you spent New Year’s Eve.

Over here in my part of the sky, there wasn’t much hoopla, although we did witness some awesome fireworks organized by the city.Of course, for a lot of folks over here in Asia, although the calendar year has turned, the New Year festivities ain’t til several weeks from now. The Chinese New Year for 2008 will fall on February 7-8, while in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and some …read more

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The year 2007 is the Golden Year of the Pig! Here’s wishing everyone a prosperous and fun-filled year of travels ahead!

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If you find yourself in Hong Kong during the Chinese New Year period, that is, from Feb. 12-21, you can experience a festivity full of ancient traditions, rituals and culture.
This is your chance to experience the unique fusion of ancient customs and modern fun in one of the world’s biggest Chinese New Year celebrations. You’ll be captivated by fragrant flower markets and thrilled by a spectacular night parade, exciting fireworks, fast-paced sporting events and much, much more.
Find out which is happening when and where, check out the Hong Kong Tourism Board page. There’s so much to see and do, you …read more

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Didn’t I tell you to expect travel promos for the Chinese New Year period? Well, here’s one, for example.

Bintan Lagoon Resort is offering Chinese New Year Villa Package Promo rates from February 11-24, 2007:
Cempaka Villa at Sin$450++ (for 4 pax)
Buganvil Villa at Sin$625++ (for 6 pax)
Angsoka Villa at Sin$825++ (seafacing) /Sin$750++ (non seafacing) (for 7 pax)
However, if you book for a stay during the peak period from Feb 16-20, there will be as urcharge of S$50++ per villa per night.
For more details of the inclusions, see Bintan Lagoon’s Chinese New Year Package.
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According to Chinese folk customs, 2007 is the ‘Year of Gold’, one of the five elements, and also is the ‘Year of the Pig’, a sign on the Chinese zodiac. Let’s see if this year will give all of us good fortune!
Or lots of travel experiences. The Chinese New Year will fall on February 18, 2007, so expect a lot of travel promos on this period! And while you’re there, have a look if you see an unusual number of pregnant women.

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