Lunar New Year Retailer Q and A

In celebration of the Lunar New Year and Year of the Rabbit, we asked retailers from around the centre to give us an insight into their celebrations. Read on to learn more about our retailers, their favourite memories of Lunar New Year and their top gifting recommendations.

Published 19 January

Meet Jia Yi Chong from Crown Asian Supermarket

Meet Chung Yin Lam (James) from Miniso

What does Lunar New Year mean to you?

Spending time with family and friends, gathering around and enjoying food.

What are some of your favourite Lunar New Year memories?

Preparing tradition Chinese food with my grandparents. Visiting relatives who usually live in different parts of the world.

How are you celebrating Lunar New Year this year?

Going back to Hong Kong and meeting family. I have been in Australia for 6 months and I can't wait to go visit them.

What is your Zodiac Sign?

Rat.

What gifts would you recommend from your store for Lunar New Year?

Chinese New Year themed plush toys and red pockets to celebrate the tradition.

Meet Jia Yi Chong from Crown Asian Supermarket

What does Lunar New Year mean to you?

It means I can reunite with my family and spend time with them. This really means a lot for me.

What are some of your favourite Lunar New Year memories?

I still remember one of the New Years that we had and we set off firecrackers near our house but, my uncle made a mistake and the firecracker hit our neighbour's roof. We had a beautiful Nee Year's Eve with the fireman.

How are you celebrating Lunar New Year this year?

Unfortunately, my parents won't be able to come and join me this year. But, I can still celebrate our festival with some foreign students who are here. We're already planning to have a 'hot pot' party at our house.