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| Chinese New Year is for sightseeing and shopping too! |
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| Source: Manila Bulletin |
| Author: None |
| Date: 2003-01-23 |
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The Lunar New Year is not only a celebratory event for the Chinese but also in the countries where big Chinese communities abound. This is equal to Christmas – very colorful and festive with spectacular fireworks and dragon dances.
This goes for Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Macau and of course China and Taiwan.
Places recommended by Adam’s Express Travel (521-1651) for those wanting colorful travel and shopping spree are Zhuhai, near Macau which is the new shopping haven of Asia and Bangkok.
Officials of Adam’s Travel explain that there is a Chinese belief that before New Year all their stocks must go; therefore fantastic bargains abound. If one goes to Macau which has progressed much as a beautiful tourist destination one can transfer to nearby Zhuhai for the shopping.
Bangkok on Jan. 16-31 has its illumination along the banks of the Chao Pao River with the Grand Place as backdrop. There is a multimedia musical spectacle named “River of Kings”. Again plentiful bargains.
In Singapore, among other fantastic activities is its grandest street parade – the Chingay Singapore 2003 – a colorful melange of floats, bands and street dancers.
For tips on where best to travel and for convenient tour packages, call Adam’s Express Travel.
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