2 10 19 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/a96f51faf77df396903022d8089f3393.jpg adfb001a6f795b89fd6878131c9f703a https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/08a7a0301fb8172860f1fc81ef35dcc4.jpg 65867be8f8f48643a681a34fc0598c94 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese New Year's events and customs in Hong Kong Subject The topic of the resource Chinese Lunar New Year Description An account of the resource This collection contains items of events and customs usually found during Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. Type The nature or genre of the resource Event Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context localcustom Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) One day Related video <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_DV3-XvDhns" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Spring Cleaning Ritual 年廿八洗邋遢 Subject The topic of the resource Custom Chinese Lunar New Year Description An account of the resource There is a Cantonese saying "Wash away the dirt on nin ya baat" (Chinese: 年廿八，洗邋遢; pinyin: nián niàn bā, xǐ lātà). Cleaning the home rids of the bad luck of the past year and gets ready to fill with the good luck sure to follow in the new one. Many people use this time to repaint their homes and fix anything that's broken. Rooms should be swept from the entrance to the center, with trash going out the back door. The front door is for the good luck to come in. Cleaning tools like brooms are put away and not used for at least the first few days after the new year begins so they don't sweep away any good fortune. Relation A related resource New Year's Eve Dinner Visit Relatives and Friends Return to Parents’ Home (For Married Women) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource The 28th day of the last month Type The nature or genre of the resource Event https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/c5169f7e3c812366566141cd60ec9bed.jpg 0bea830af283c6f67070e42d25916628 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/b4716d3bf4420f09315e851c84befbde.jpg de91425026bc005f5994a501ff33d97f https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/9776e9c058f187227a29da4ab35aab02.jpg 53103695fbaf23f0373f62d40cd683a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese New Year's events and customs in Hong Kong Subject The topic of the resource Chinese Lunar New Year Description An account of the resource This collection contains items of events and customs usually found during Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. Type The nature or genre of the resource Event Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context localcustom Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) Night Related video <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/knkrf259x9U" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource New Year's Eve Dinner 年夜飯 Subject The topic of the resource Custom Chinese Lunar New Year Food Family Description An account of the resource A reunion dinner is held on New Year's Eve of the Chinese. As the festival approaches, family reunion becomes the major concern of every Chinese. No matter how far apart of the family members, they would get back home for the biggest annual gathering. A luxurious home-made dinner is served, containing many dishes with not only delicious taste, but also good appearance and auspicious connotations. Relation A related resource Visit Relatives and Friends Return to Parents’ Home (For Married Women) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource New Year's Eve Type The nature or genre of the resource Event https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/e221041fbb26a3d3dc2ef2f792c41ede.jpg f4b4806900ab4604f50e765439413220 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese New Year's events and customs in Hong Kong Subject The topic of the resource Chinese Lunar New Year Description An account of the resource This collection contains items of events and customs usually found during Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. Type The nature or genre of the resource Event Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context localcustom Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) Daytime Related video <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xn5tb82Sc1E" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Return to Parents’ Home (For Married Women) 回娘家 Subject The topic of the resource Custom Chinese Lunar New Year Family Description An account of the resource A married woman can return her mother home. Usually, the newlywed woman's brother will come to take her sister home in the morning. The husband must escort his newlywed wife to see parents-in-law. Certainly, the married woman needs to prepare Red Envelopes for her parents, nephews and nieces. The lunch time is their reunion dinner. The married couples will leave after 3:00 PM. Long time ago, married woman will bring back a pair of sugar cane and a pair of chicken. Sugar cane stands for the sweet marriage life. The chicken stands for more children. Relation A related resource Visit Relatives and Friends New Year's Eve Dinner Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource The 2nd day of Chinese Lunar New Year Type The nature or genre of the resource Event Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context returntoparentshome https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/1453a37865aa7f489e6e391b2d58d97d.jpg 337277054ae2d834b762fd21f13af8d9 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/8dade15a8ef913fd61b70e567b080409.jpg 462378d75d85749905137679b1a97d06 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese New Year's events and customs in Hong Kong Subject The topic of the resource Chinese Lunar New Year Description An account of the resource This collection contains items of events and customs usually found during Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. Type The nature or genre of the resource Event Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context localcustom Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) Throughout the Chinese New Year period Related video <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uF9CBHeiff0" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Visit Relatives and Friends 探訪親朋戚友 Subject The topic of the resource Custom Family Chinese Lunar New Year Description An account of the resource A special way for people to express good wishes to each other and an important Chinese New Year tradition is visiting. People drop in at relatives and friends' houses, bringing gifts or red envelopes, and greeting one another with 'Happy New Year'. In some rural places, where families have many relatives, this activity lasts for several days. It is impolite to visit someone without a gift. Therefore, special local products, fruits, and wines should be taken-during visiting. Relation A related resource Return to Parents’ Home (For Married Women) Red envelopes New Year's Eve Dinner Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource The 3rd oor 4th day of Chinese Lunar New Year Type The nature or genre of the resource Event https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/1a44b40cb50eb6ae8f44915ebf3cc77f.jpg d69d95ac29c59f30b61ddd858f214bb5 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/ff7c9d25642e5b6bd7ef985747b63655.jpg b484e91dcb47258ed7f213c6ede4cd4a https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/79a14e3444009a9f475b9a3af5e4c347.jpg bbee47f1c409a2817109d69fe117dbe9 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/e89452f81dcb13287befc6619b30e0f7.jpg a7890f6774a44453faa946353649d284 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese New Year's events and customs in Hong Kong Subject The topic of the resource Chinese Lunar New Year Description An account of the resource This collection contains items of events and customs usually found during Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. Type The nature or genre of the resource Event Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context localcustom Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) Over days Address Address of the event No.26, Ah Kung Ngam, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Transportation The way to reach the venue MTR Shau Kei Wan Station Exit B2 Contact 29679605 Related video <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NMlIAvQBpho" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Jade Emperor's Birthday 天公誕 Subject The topic of the resource Worshipping Blessings Chinese Lunar New Year Description An account of the resource On the Jade Emperor's Birthday, Taoist temples hold a Jade Emperor Ritual at which priests and laymen prostrate themselves, burn incense and make food offerings. To show the sincerity, many people take bath on the 8th lunar night, then wait for the first minute of 8th lunar day to begin the ceremony with their clean body. Yuk Wong Kung Tin (玉皇宮殿) also known as Yuk Wong Po Tin (玉皇寶殿) is a temple in A Kung Ngam, Hong Kong, dedicated to the Jade Emperor. The temple of Jade Emperor will be crowded as the Chinese New Year day since the night of 8th lunar day for those people unable to hold the worship event at home. For the same purpose, Chinese always pray for better luck, safety, health, love or money, when they visit the temple. Relation A related resource Worshipping at Wong Tai Sin Temple Hong Kong Well-Wishing Festival Birthday of Che Kung Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource The 9th day of Chinese Lunar New Year Type The nature or genre of the resource Celebration Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context jadeemperorsbirthday https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/67f1b3450674dc52595ec639ebceacce.jpg c8947c8382d06419e27dbd06b01d3189 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/788200d9bad7cb378409264b67cc3796.jpg 082ad73a49f1b92f36c781f1458d2aa0 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/134ad050ed5a6722b20f792c6a76784b.jpg 8a6dd6721577ac4e71f60f95f689ec19 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/5eeebc347f94b51fa0d4b8ff98142e7c.png e3a84e267e134dae433575a6befb522e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese New Year's decorations Subject The topic of the resource Decorations Blessings Chinese Lunar New Year Description An account of the resource This collection contains decorations that are commonly seen during Chinese Lunar New Year in Hong Kong. Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context decorations Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) Throughout the whole peiod of Chinese Lunar New Year Related video <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ujl5dYFb1uw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Spring Couplets 春聯 Subject The topic of the resource Decorations Blessings Chinese Lunar New Year Calligraphy Description An account of the resource Spring Festival Couplets are composed of a pair of poetry lines vertically pasted on both sides of the front door and a four-character horizontal scroll affixed above the doorframe, with black or golden characters written on red paper. Pasting couplets expresses people’s delight in the festival and wishes for a better life in the coming year. The two lines should have an equal number of characters, while their meaning must be related and antithetical. There must be a one-to-one correspondence between the two lines. The order in traditional Chinese writing is different from that in western countries or modern China. In the past, people were accustomed to writing in vertical lines from right to left. The traditional couplets followed this rule. Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Relation A related resource Character Fú Fai Chun Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context springcouplets References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ujl5dYFb1uw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Long rectangle red paper with Chinese phrases https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/277b0511f4c21f788938dd884a650e9a.jpg b82a44aac32005ba9907b0f11908e428 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese New Year's events and customs in Hong Kong Subject The topic of the resource Chinese Lunar New Year Description An account of the resource This collection contains items of events and customs usually found during Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. Type The nature or genre of the resource Event Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context localcustom Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) One day Related video <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dFSoufCq68Q" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Common Man's Birthday 人日 Subject The topic of the resource Custom Chinese Lunar New Year Festival Description An account of the resource Rénrì (人日, the common man's birthday) is the day when everyone grows one year older. Renri was regarded as the day human beings were created. Chinese people specially prepare lucky food for example "seven vegetable soup" (七菜羹), "seven vegetable congee" (七菜粥) and "jidi congee" (及第粥) for Renri. It is celebrated not only in China, but also in the surrounding region influenced by Chinese culture. In Japan, Renri is called "Jinjitsu". It is one of the five seasonal festivals (五節句) which is celebrated on January 7. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource The 7th day of Chinese Lunar New Year Relation A related resource Lantern Festival Hong Kong Victoria Park Lunar New Year Eve Fair Chinese New Year Raceday Hong Kong Well-Wishing Festival Type The nature or genre of the resource Event Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context celebratethecommon https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/1bd7576024270c4f6bef224d4b10cd7c.jpg 56c62df319fe2a7cf3c4d466cfd8a0d8 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/aa33166c5b2bc9a4a1798948ddedf843.jpg c051f92be8240605a99cf6204c10951f https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/e8373662efd9fef10a70b073fa68b3fd.jpg f7dc49cd76e89213001a2719e8c41a0d https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/e7b1d4ab7898fdfd299339f028caa2bd.jpeg 0f521a444400b21a680feaccdb09da56 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese New Year's events and customs in Hong Kong Subject The topic of the resource Chinese Lunar New Year Description An account of the resource This collection contains items of events and customs usually found during Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. Type The nature or genre of the resource Event Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context localcustom Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) One day Related video <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3iG0GE2whMg" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lantern Festival 元宵節 Subject The topic of the resource Festival Chinese Lunar New Year Description An account of the resource Lantern Festival celebrates family reunions and society. It features ancient spiritual traditions. Some also call this the “true” Chinese Valentine’s Day. Children go out at night carrying paper lanterns and solve riddles on the lanterns. Eaten during the Lantern Festival, tangyuan (湯圓) is a glutinous rice ball typically filled with sweet red bean paste, sesame paste, or peanut butter. The Chinese people believe the round shape of the balls, and the bowls in which they are served, symbolise family togetherness, and that eating tangyuan may bring the family happiness and good luck in the new year. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource The 15th day of Chinese Lunar New Year Relation A related resource Chinese New Year Raceday Hong Kong Well-Wishing Festival Hong Kong Victoria Park Lunar New Year Eve Fair The Common Man's Birthday Type The nature or genre of the resource Event Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context lanternfestival https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/files/original/cb95e4d1cf3f369f2e0b08c8cb046335.jpg ec12203f09420404dcf150291ffeb9b9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese New Year's events and customs in Hong Kong Subject The topic of the resource Chinese Lunar New Year Description An account of the resource This collection contains items of events and customs usually found during Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. Type The nature or genre of the resource Event Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context localcustom Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) Throughout the Chinese New Year period Related video <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/JdX34ODOE7g" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Prepare Red Envelopes 利是 Subject The topic of the resource Chinese Lunar New Year Custom Description An account of the resource Red envelopes always contain money in China, They are called hongbao （紅包） in Mandarin and lai see （利是）in Cantonese. The term “red packets” has also come into common use, though hongbao look and function more like envelopes than packets. The Chinese New Year red envelope is a traditional gift for children during Chinese New Year. In China, the red envelope is also called yasui qian （壓歲錢）, which means 'suppressing ghosts money'. Those who receive a red envelope are wished another safe and peaceful year. Wrapping lucky money in red envelopes is expected to bestow more happiness and blessings on the receivers. Hence, it is impolite to open a red envelope in front of the person who gives it to you. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Chinese New Year’s Eve Relation A related resource Visit Relatives and Friends Type The nature or genre of the resource Event Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context redenvelopes