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Gong Xi Fai Choi all!

Happy Year of the Snake 🐍 to all those celebrating today! As a British Born Chinese who understands Cantonese, wishing you Gung Hei Fat Choi (Happy New Year) and since we're on LinkedIn 生意興隆 Saang Yi Hing Lung (May your business flourish). For anybody who wishes to join in the well wishes - hope this helps :) Chinese New Year is generally celebrated by the Chinese and Lunar New Year is the more inclusive phrase for those in other countries who also celebrate this time of year. There's two common Chinese languages - Cantonese and Mandarin. Mandarin is used mainly in China and Cantonese mostly in HK/USA/UK. From a personal experience, I can't read or write Chinese but understand some basic spoken Cantonese (wording at the top) but if you're not using English in your comms, make sure you pick the language that you want to use for your audience.

Happy Lunar New Year - The Year of the Snake The Year of the Snake represents a year of transformation and growth. It is about evolution, adaptability, and seizing new opportunities. Whether it's in business or in personal growth, let's be like a snake and shed skins that no longer serve us, welcome change with confidence and embrace the unknown. Wishing you a year of wisdom, resilience, success and positive change. 🌙 🐍 Synergy Global Housing #Lunarnewyear #YearoftheSnake https://lnkd.in/exVmiYNT

Happy Lunar New Year to all celebrating! 🧧🍊🎆 Lunar New Year has always felt special, and it often feels as if the new calendar year hasn't quite started until the festivities are over. Taking on running a company has meant experiencing it a completely different way, be it ordering oranges in bulk for our retailers (and figuring out which ones to order - 红美人, anyone?), or determining the most suitable greetings to send our partners in China and Taiwan using my now-rusty Mandarin. This year marks the Year of the Snake, with the snake being a symbol of change, adaptability, and most importantly, of renewal. It feels especially timely as we all enter a year where uncertainty only seems to be mounting, and change seems to be around every corner. It is a challenging time to be running an SME - I am now all too acquainted with the cost of business, and constantly concerned with building the company's resilience to tide through the impact of various geopolitical and economic forces. We are cautiously optimistic, though, and grateful to be in that position. It is clear that the way forward is foresight and long-term focus, and the courage to find and capture the opportunities that lie ahead. We have exciting plans lined up as we explore how we can be a business for good in the sports and fitness industries, with a clear set of values at our core, while maintaining our profitability and growth trajectory. I am immensely grateful to have a team that has been on board with my approach of treating the way forward as a blank canvas, and has embraced the change and shedding of older legacies. Here's wishing everyone a promising and transformative Year of the Snake ahead! May you be armed with courage and fortitude to weather and embrace the changes that lie ahead for the better 🐍🧧🍊✨ #lunarnewyear2025 #SME #entrepreneurship #businessforgood #sports #fitness

Understanding the Lunar New Year: More Than Just a Celebration! As we approach the Lunar New Year, it's essential to reflect on what this vibrant festival represents. Beyond the fireworks and festivities, the Lunar New Year is steeped in rich traditions, cultural significance, and deep-rooted values. 1. Cultural Heritage: Understanding the Lunar New Year helps us appreciate the diverse cultures and histories that shape our communities. It's a time to honor ancestors, celebrate family ties, and embrace our identities. 2. Unity and Respect: This celebration brings together people from various backgrounds, fostering respect and understanding. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn about different customs and traditions. 3. Renewal and Reflection: The Lunar New Year symbolizes new beginnings and fresh starts. It's a chance to reflect on the past year, set intentions for the future, and cherish the moments with loved ones. 4. Connection: Sharing stories and traditions enriches our social fabric. Engaging in conversations about the Lunar New Year can bridge gaps and strengthen relationships across cultures. Let’s take a moment to honor this beautiful tradition and celebrate the unity it brings! Happy Lunar New Year to all! #LunarNewYear #CulturalAwareness #Traditions #Unity #NewBeginnings

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🎇Happy Lunar New Year! May the #YearoftheSnake bring you good health, happiness, and prosperity. 🐍 See below to learn about the new year traditions of some of our associates! 

🌙 Happy Lunar New Year from Pact! The Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the lunar calendar year, kicking off the Year of the Snake, which symbolizes good luck and rebirth. 🐍 The event is celebrated across cultures with common themes around family, renewal, and hope for prosperity. How do you plan to celebrate the Lunar New Year? ➡️ Tell us in the comments!

Happy Lunar New Year! 🏮🐍 Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous Lunar New Year 2025! This year, we welcome the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom, transformation, and resilience. Lunar New Year is one of the most significant celebrations across East and Southeast Asia, marking the start of the new lunar calendar and a time for family, reflection, and fresh beginnings. Lunar New Year Traditions & Symbols: 🧧 Red Envelopes: Given to children and loved ones as a token of luck and prosperity. 🥢 Festive Feasts: Families gather to enjoy special foods like dumplings (for wealth), fish (for abundance), and glutinous rice cakes (for growth and success). 🏮 Lanterns & Fireworks: Streets glow with lanterns, and fireworks light up the sky to ward off bad luck. 🐍 Year of the Snake Energy: The Snake represents intelligence, adaptability, and intuition—qualities that inspire us to embrace change and new opportunities. 🧹 Cleaning & Decorations: Homes are cleaned before the new year to sweep away misfortune, and red decorations with auspicious phrases are put up for good luck. As we step into this new year, may it bring wisdom, prosperity, and happiness to you and your loved ones!

Here’s to wishing one and all a prosperous year ahead! Gong Xi Fa Cai.