My Lunar New Year Must Have Items – 恭喜发财

I remember the first time I heard a friend wish me 恭喜发财 (gōng xǐ fā cái) – and I came to learn about the lunar new year, I fell in love with the traditions. A rough translation meaning “Wishing you wealth and prosperity” (both of wish I could use more of in 2020) I thought that to celebrate I would share some beautiful lunar new year items that I am hoping to add to my life this year from brands Julio & I love.

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Travel & Lifestyle | Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto offers Chinese New Year Celebrations

A fun fact about The Year of The Monkey that I learnt while doing research is that lucky colours associated with the year in Chinese Astrology include gold & white – the same colours that adorn the logo of Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto. I guess you could say it’s destiny that we should all be celebrating the Chinese New Year at one of our favourite hotels in Canada. With several ways to celebrate with us over the next few weeks, come and see why it will be a destination you have to see for yourself. Continue reading “Travel & Lifestyle | Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto offers Chinese New Year Celebrations”