过年

年代不遗，岁月不忘
除夕团圆，中华传统世世流芳
家家有宴，户户有席
围炉守岁，家人代代欢聚一堂

时日不变，风雨不改
炎黄子孙，神州习俗生生守护
长幼有宜，老少有爱
闲话家常，父母子女共享天伦

愿蛇年好运
前方一片光辉灿烂
愿万事如意
阖家过的顺心安详

购物送礼办年货
新柔两地人如龙
芦柑鲍鱼猪肉干
蛋卷杏酥菠萝挞
金桔银柳金钱树
水仙蝶兰朱顶红

家人温馨年夜饭
岁岁团圆阖家欢
蛇年带来新气象
惜旧迎新气昂扬
张灯结彩迎新岁
拜年温旧展新貌

c.h.e.f andy

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published on 28.1.2025

my English translation 👇

过年 Celebrate Chinese New Year

time have not left behind, years have not forgotten
on Chinese New Year(CNY) eve, families reunite, carrying on Chinese traditions that shine through the ages
every home holds a feast, every household sets a banquet
around the steamboat, keeping watch on the countdown, generations gather together as one

steadfast through changing times and storms of uncertainty
descendants of Yan and Huang guard the customs of Chinese culture
old and young bonded through kinship, generations joined by love
engage casual family conversations, and parents and children share the joy of togetherness

may the Year of the Snake bring good fortune
with a bright and radiant path ahead
may all things go smoothly according to our wishes
and every family enjoy peace, as the heart wishes, and harmony

shopping and buying gifts and goodies for the New Year
people bustle and line up like dragons to buy goodies in Singapore and Johore
lukan, abalone, bak kwa
love letters, almond cookies, and pineapple tarts
golden kumquats, silver willows, money plants
narcissus, butterfly orchids, and festive amaryllis (holly)

a heartwarming CNY eve dinner with family
reunion year after year, a joyful occasion for all
the Year of the Snake brings new beginnings
cherishing the old and welcoming the new with vigor
hanging up lanterns and making decorations for the New Year
visiting to exchange greetings, reinforce old connections and further new ones

四季情

秋菊东篱窥南山
深夜凭栏，月入西厢
黄钟满树十月香
清晓微光，日出扶桑

冬日海棠点点红
凌霜屹立， 香腮轻弹
寒梅傲雪露中宵
一帘幽思，两地情长

春暖花开溢芬芳
杜鹃玉兰，桃红争光
樱花三月意还乡
一缕牵挂，两心荡漾

牡丹花瘦六月天
林里踏青，野鹤山中
湖泊绿肥柳成荫
雁字翱翔，闲云长空

天地川野立舟中
掌桨乘风顺水流
疑是途穷绝境路
峰回水转彼岸丰

c.h.e.f andy

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published on 24.1.2025

my english translation 👇

Sentiments for Four Seasons

autumn chrysanthemums by the eastern fence peek at the southern hills
late at night standing by the railing, the moon graces the western chamber
Chinese golden bell tree in full bloom offering the fragrance of October
in the gentle light of dawn, the sun rises on Fusang

winter’s begonia dots the cold with crimson hues
standing erect against the frost, its fragrant cheeks lightly flush
plum blossoms brave the snow, exposed to the elements in the long night
one curtain filled with wistful thoughts, and enduring affection in two places

in the warmth of spring, blossoms overflow with fragrance
azaleas and magnolias, peach blossoms compete in splendor
cherry blossoms in March awaken a longing for home
one thread of care and devotion, and two hearts flutter

peonies fade, bringing forth the month of June
excursion in the woods, cranes roam free in the wild
lake brims with lush green, willows cast their shade
wild geese soar high in 《人》 letter formation, like leisurely clouds in a vast sky

standing on a boat amidst heaven and earth, rivers and the wilderness
with oars in hand, riding the wind and the current flows
what seems like a dead-end road of desperation
with a turn of the peaks and the riverbanks, reveal a far shore lush with abundance

Note:

Fusang – Fusang, mythical island in ancient literature, often interpreted as Japan