CHINESE New Year or the Lunar New Year is often reduced to a flurry of red decorations, roaring firecrackers, and an indulgence in food and drink. But beneath the revelry lies a profound philosophy, one that offers a reflective lens on community, identity, and the unyielding march of time.
In Malaysia, a country celebrated for its cultural pluralism, the philosophical underpinnings of Chinese New Year take on a uniquely layered character that is shaped by history, hybridity, and harmony.
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