For Chinese New Year in Mandarin speaking regions you would say: Guojian Hao which means: “Wishing you well in passing over Nian.”
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What is dim sum? What we think of as dim sum in the UK has a number of translations, both literally and from the history of dim sum.
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China’s ancient Zhonghe festival (中和节) celebrates Sun’s birthday in the new 2nd lunar month (1st of Lunar February) and the early signs of spring
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A chance to win £88 towards your next Lu Ban dining experience when you add a wish to the Lu Ban Wishing Tree – a Chinese tradition bringing good luck and fortune.
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The legendary love story behind “love beans”. The beautiful hard and shiny red beans have been used to create jewellery that conveys a longing emotion between lovers and friends.
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The zodiac is an important part of the Chinese culture and depending on which animal represents you, can depend on your fortune for the year, marriage compatibility, career success and more.
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During Chinese New Year there are various customs and traditions to learn if you’re not familiar with the celebrations
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Some Tianjin Basics
Tianjin is the inspiration for the Lu Ban Restaurant – read more about the history, the culture and cusine of one of the largest cities in the World.
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