Celebrate Lunar New Year!
In China and other Asian countries, Lunar New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is the biggest celebration of the year. It is a time to celebrate with family and friends.
Celebrations of Lunar New Year traditionally last for 16 days beginning with Lunar New Year’s Eve, followed by Lunar New Year and ending with the Lantern Festival. Each year the calendar aligns with an animal in the Chinese zodiac.
Like any holiday, Lunar New Year has many traditions such as dragon dances, fireworks and of course eating with family and friends. The Chinese culture believes that certain foods consumed during the new year will bring wealth, good luck and happiness throughout the rest of the year.
Lunar New Year Menu
APPETIZERS
Spring Rolls: the shape resembles bars of gold and are said to bring wealth and good fortune.
Pork or Chicken Dumplings: according to ancient legend, the number of dumplings one eats during the new year predicts the amount of money one will make.
MAIN ENTREES
Crunchy Chicken Mandarin Salad or Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls or Lemon Chicken Balls, featuring Schneiders Tempura Battered Chicken Balls; chicken is believed to bring good luck.
Asian Beef Ribette, featuring Maple Leaf BBQ Beef Ribette
Steak & Broccoli Stir Fry, featuring Maple Leaf Shaved Steak
DESSERT
Chocolate Mousse garnished with Mandarin Oranges on top or Mandarin Orange Tarts; Oranges and other citrus fruits are believed to bring good luck and happiness.
THEMED ACTIVITIES
Delight your residents with some fun activities that can be done throughout the Lunar New Year.
Fan Dance: Have residents decorate paper fans. Play music and lead residents in a fan-waving exercise.
Organize a Lantern Festival: Invite residents to use red construction paper to make Chinese lanterns to hang in your dining room.
Organize a Mahjong Game: Teach residents how to play this popular Chinese tile game, where residents learn how to make matching suits and pairs using colourful tiles.
Play Chance or Luck Games: Encourage residents to play games that try their luck or even host a casino night.
