In three weeks time, we’ll say goodbye to the Monkey and welcome the Rooster. The Chinese around the globe adopt various unique customs in preparing for Li Chun (立春), a period that marks the beginning of spring season in the lunar calendar, and Singaporeans aren’t any different.
Essentially, don’t be surprised to see hundreds of people queuing at banks and ATMs island-wide on Feb 3 this year.
Why is that so, you ask? It is believed among the Singaporean Chinese that depositing money into your bank account during auspicious periods will bring good luck during the New Year period.
Yeah, Singaporeans are weird in that sense when one sees what China does for Li Chun.
Before we continue, take a moment to observe this timetable for Singaporeans to deposit their cash during the “most auspicious” period.