Feb 4 marks the beginning of spring in the Chinese calendar, and considered by many as a most auspicious day. Traditionally known as Li Chun, farmers often celebrate the beginning of spring with special ceremonies, worship and offerings to the gods for a blissful and prosperous new year.
In Singapore however, people celebrate Li Chun by giving offerings to the ancient Gods of Automated Teller Machines and Bank Tellers.
Excessively long queues outside were spotted outside banks and ATMs across the nation yesterday as folks rush to bank in their money during auspicious hours, a gesture believed to help grow luck and wealth throughout the new year.
Some even take it to the next level by wearing red— the color symbolizing good fortune and joy in Chinese culture — in a bid to multiply and enhance their wealth potential.
Photo: @angieseez via Twitter; Liesel Chong
Feb 4 marks the beginning of spring in the Chinese calendar, and considered by many as a most auspicious day. Traditionally known as Li Chun, farmers often celebrate the beginning of spring with special ceremonies, worship and offerings to the gods for a blissful and prosperous new year.
In Singapore however, people celebrate Li Chun by giving offerings to the ancient Gods of Automated Teller Machines and Bank Tellers.
Excessively long queues outside were spotted outside banks and ATMs across the nation yesterday as folks rush to bank in their money during auspicious hours, a gesture believed to help grow luck and wealth throughout the new year.
Some even take it to the next level by wearing red— the color symbolizing good fortune and joy in Chinese culture — in a bid to multiply and enhance their wealth potential.
Photo: @angieseez via Twitter; Liesel Chong