Monday, February 23, 2009

Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Chinese New Year!

by PP Gregory Sim


Chinese New Year is a festival to celebrate the start of the Chinese lunar calendar. Considered one of the most important dates for Chinese, it is a celebration of togetherness between family members as well as friends.


The club celebrated Chinese New Year together this year at Machap Baru again! After having such a wonderful time last year at Machap Baru, we decided to go back for more!!!


So, on the 12th of February, 14 of us took that hour’s drive from town, across the Durian Tunggal Dam to this small village across the lake that is famous for its exotic spread. With some old faces and new guest, we challenged ourselves to what seemed like an episode of Fear Factor. Among the less ordinary meats served were frogs, wild boar and the even less ordinary meats, the squirrel and flying fox.


Despite having to challenge ourselves to take the first bite for many of us, the taste soon got to our palates and before we knew it, we were ordering second helpings. By the end of the dinner, all of us were stuffed to the brim. Overall, it was another wonderful adventure and as always, warmth fellowship. Till the next new year!



Yee Sang(raw fish salad), symbol of prosperity, abundance
and vigor is a must have during CNY celebration!

Ready guys!

Get set!

GO!!! Gambatei guys!
The higher you toss, the greater your fortunes


LOL! I can guarantee you guys that these are not the only
dish we had for dinner. Other dishes just vanished before the camera clicked.

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