Palace of moon like stars When I was travelling in Central Asia last October I fell in love with the architecture, decorative arts and landscapes. The places were beautiful and the people were friendly. Drawing in my sketchbook helps me... Continue Reading →
https://youtube.com/shorts/88yh6Qy_1Pw?si=ES9p9QS6kxkiLOYF Everyday Penang. The art of Joy is an illustrated book of everyday things from my hometown of Penang. I draw things that bring me joy and I call the process of drawing my " Happiness Project" as drawing allows... Continue Reading →
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https://youtube.com/shorts/5ibrptTqRH8?si=mjMZG_Yb8e5UmBNo I love lion dance and the last day of Chinese New Year was last Saturday. It Hokkien, we call this day Chap Goh Meh. It means 15th night. Traditionally on this night we light lanterns and single people throw... Continue Reading →
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Mahjong tiles Mahjong is the game that bring family and friends together and is played during Chinese New Year.
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Lion dance You must have seen many lion dances during Lunar New Year celebrations and if not, you have to go to China Town before the 23rd February. The lion dance wards off negative energy and evil spirits, allowing good... Continue Reading →
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Year of the Dragon May the Dragon year bring you abundance and wealth this lunar new year ✨️ 🐲 🪙I've finished all my work and I'm closing shop to usher in the new year this weekend!In Chinese culture, we prepare... Continue Reading →
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Chinese new year ang pow It's less than a week to go before Chinese New Year. This is one of my favourite part of the celebrations. Collecting Ang pow. 🧧🧧🧧❤️Ang pow literally means red packet in Hokkien. They are lucky... Continue Reading →
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Pu'er Chinese fermented tea Pu'er tea, The elixir of health. This Chinese tea is aged and naturally fermented. It is kept in a round disc block and stored in a cool dry place.
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Kueh kapit or love letters Sharing love through your stomach. This is the Chinese New Year favourite. Cookies called kueh kapit or love letters. It's like a thin crispy pancake that melts in your mouth.
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