Chinese New Year in Moy Jo Lei Ou Family

The post uses the writer’s white clothing at a Chinese New Year celebration to explain Chinese color symbolism through Si Fu’s comments. White is associated with death and pale appearance near death, while red is linked to blood and life. It also notes that Chinese New Year spans several days and that people avoid bad news during the festivities, even turning off their phones.

Reading notes

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• White is described as a color associated with death in Chinese culture, and red as its opposite because it is tied to blood and life.
• The funeral pamphlet mentioned avoiding bright clothing, especially red, but Si Fu says Chinese New Year is a better example for the custom of avoiding bad news.
• The post says Chinese New Year lasts several days, unlike Western New Year, which happens between December 31 and January 1.
• The writer recalls avoiding crowds, preferring to stay home, and also tells a childhood story about New Year’s Eve and fireworks in Rocha Miranda.
• Ana Patricia is introduced as a Portuguese woman living in Brazil who joined the Kung Fu Family with other members.
• The post says Patricia opened her house for the celebration and also remembered Leticia Ghenov’s birthday.
• Si Fu comments on dragon and lion dances and on firecrackers that are used to scare away evil spirits.
• The celebration ends with roast meat offered by Patricia, and the blog thanks her for hosting the group.