Chap Goh Mei

Chap Goh Mei - hokkien means , the fifteen night. Its celebrated pre dominantly in South East Asia.

It marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebration. Other parts of the world celebrate it as Shang Yuan or Lantern Festivals. Kuang Ming Deng, you write your wishes on the lantern and then send them off to the air.

A few years ago, I got to know its also known as the Chinese Valentine's day. So if you miss the ang mor one, you can always say " we chinese ma, only celebrate chinese valentine's day", you might get away with it.

Originated from Penang,

Its a custom for unmarried ( hiao ) ladies will toss mandarin oranges over the bridge and the men will wait under the bridge and try to catch them. I thought we are taught not to waste food !!!

Well, I never wait under the bridge before. And I haven't heard that they are still practising it today or not.

However, this throwing of oranges is unheard in Singapore. Probably, you'll get fine littering if you start to throw mandarin oranges. Nevertheless, they celebrated it by putting ducks into the river. The next day , they might have the migrant workers to come and clear it then.

Anyways, just a rant, Happy Chap Goh Meh !!!