KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese New Year is certainly the most auspicious time of year; a time of joyous reunion and nostalgic recollection, with family as well as friends. From mandarin oranges to ‘Yee Sang’, only the best is offered to loved ones as the lunar new year marks the time of appreciating your nearest and dearest.
REFRESHING GATHERINGS: Friendz is a popular local pop group.
In line with this joyous occasion, artistes from Rock Records shared their thoughts on what makes Chinese New Year so special to them.
“Chinese New Year really brings back many heartfelt memories, especially the treasured moments that we get to share with our extended family during the grand reunion dinner. This much-awaited gathering is symbolic of the togetherness and unity of a family, especially for those who have busy lives outside the family hometown. Anglia Shandy is something I always look forward to when going back to my hometown for reunions, as its perfect blend of lemonade and beer makes it the perfect drink for social occasions,” said Zhi Xiang, lead singer from Friendz, a popular local pop group.
“Chinese New Year is a time I always associate with angpows, mandarin oranges, firecrackers and a lively atmosphere. This festive season always involves enjoying lots of cookies, treats and food, so another thing I always enjoy during Chinese New Year is Anglia Shandy. Anglia Shandy is tasty and refreshing making it the perfect drink to have with friends as it cools you down after a heavy meal and is a drink you can have at any time of the day,” reiterating this was Popular solo artiste, Regine Tai.
“For me, Chinese New Year is all about gathering with the rest of the family and friends to enjoy the coming of a brand new year. It’s during the spring season that we have the most visitors in our house, socializing the entire day and eating all our favourite Chinese New Year treats. It also makes the perfect occasion to enjoy Anglia Shandy as its great taste, fizzy sensation and light alcohol content make it a crowd favourite,” remarked Tong Xin, an up-and-coming female artiste.