Journey through Covid-19

26 February 2021 This Chinese New Year We did not have Lo Hei, the tradition of tossing of salad and Yu Sheng during the Chinese New Year (CNY). This is a major break of past years when we had Yu Sheng every year, sometimes several times in a year. Lo Hei (in Cantonese) is to bring lucks and fortunes in the coming year. Because of Covid-19, we just did not do it because of the restrictions of tossing without the auspicious sayings that go along with the setting up and tossing. We have to wear gloves to avoid contamination of the dish.

The mood at this CNY was subdued. I do not feel the festivities that go with each CNY. We did not get together in extended family for reunion dinner/lunch because gathering is only allowed up to eight persons. I did not visit my siblings and relatives for they belong to the vulnerable group to Covid-19.

As the Chinese New Year is drawing to the close today (Fifteenth day of First Lunar Month), I wish all of you happiness and good health! May the world get back to pre-pandemic normal sooner.