>:0 ahhhhhh the snow in China this year. in my hometown it snows more heavily than this every year. and now, the benefit of it shows. =) the flight of my provience to Beijing was one of the few that did not delay once in the past few months. =)
Thanks for the concern think-twice, I knew about the snowstorms, I hope it dies down, I don't think I'll be using train stations though, Porche all the way baby.
It's more common for singles in HK to give red pockets now as people i)cohabit instead of getting marries; ii) like being singles; or iii) are gay/les ... at least my friends and coworkers do ...
Amnesia, Shanghai and much of China is still affected by snowstorms ... don't go to train station, otherise you will be absorbed by labour crowds...
bumblebee, if no one is brave enough to try those mandarin oranges & tell us about it, then we *will* be stuck with regular oranges. Never mind, they still look like gold. :)
so let's see who will take the first step to try on those mandarin oranges and confirm the origin. Hehe..
btw wyp, must be mandari oranges and no other regular oranges coz the Chinese refers manderin oranges as 'kum' in cantonese or hockkien dialects which bring good meaning..
Hmmmmmmmmmm Mandarin Oranges in Qatar....... Wel I guess if it is Mandarins from China it must be Mandarins from China. Anyway they import almost everything here! Hehehehehehe
i was wondering if they were the same mandarin oranges like the ones we normally get during CNY so i ended up not buying but still wondering....lol alrighty good night all......time to hit the sack b4 i turn to a pumpkin..........:O)
life's too short so make the most of it, you only live but once.......
Neither have I heard about the 'no driving' thing. By contrast, HK chinese like to drive/walk around city or an area to 'run a big luck' for the new year. Probably on 7-Feb you will see some cars running around D-ring! (not me as I don't drive ...)
It seems no one mentions the most important thing ... red pockets! Married people or senior should give singles and junior red pockets as a way to share luck and blessing. If you want to share your luck, please do contact me :o)
i understand a bit of Mandarin. Mandarin is the national languages in China ... then each area have their own dialect, such as Cantonese or Hokkian. The writing is the same, but the pronounciation totally different.
My ancestor came to Indonesia 4th generation ago. I dont know wether you know it or not ... but during President Soeharto ... chinese in Indonesia not allow their self identity. All chinese who migrate to Indonesia have to choose an Indonesian name, not allow to speak mandarin in the public, or celebrate any chinese festival. Every chinese in Indonesia must obtain this special paperwork call SBKRI (Surat Bukti Kewarganegaraam Republic Indonesia) which is means proof of Indonesian citizenship. Without this you wont be able to apply for passport, which is means you cant leave the country.
So to cut long story short ... i am chinese by race and Indonesian by nationality :D
You have every right to make assumptions. I can say for sure that the hair thing is true and so is the dinner thing. I can also tell about the figurines that my chinese friend used to buy. He believed in their mystical powers.
I had a chinese friend who mother was very superstitious and she would make him do some weird things on the Chinese new year.
Like he couldnt cut his hair or shave for a week. Unfortunately we had a wedding to attend a few days after the new year and he came looking like a freakin hobo.
Then he had to attend the 3 big dinners 1) A day prior to the eve 2) new years day 3) the day after. He had to attend all of em, nobody outside of the family could enter the house. He told me that his mom makes some dishes on the new year that she doesnt make the rest of the year.
The best he couldnt drive for a week as driving meant using gas and that meant fading away your luck. So had to use bus for a week and damn it was cold in that month.
unfortunately, some threads are posted in an off peak time when very few QLers are online and within few hours the thread would not show in the "New forum topics" list.
Have been in Doha for decades and I keep checking places whether new or old.
Anyhow, you should know Ramada signal. Going from there towards down town (as if you are coming from industrial area), you will meet The Center roundabout, keep going staright all the way, then you will notice Jaidah flyover, then traffic lights, then another traffic lights (Sofitel, now Mercure hotel intersection). At that signal if you go right or left, you will notice few Chinese stores.
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spicemom and chiefsitting bull, you all seem to know me personnally...
>:0 ahhhhhh the snow in China this year. in my hometown it snows more heavily than this every year. and now, the benefit of it shows. =) the flight of my provience to Beijing was one of the few that did not delay once in the past few months. =)
I was there last New Years and went two months after that. I loved it!
I felt like I was a don at the clubs lol
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amnesia ... i am jealous u go to Shanghai for CNY :-(
Thanks for the concern think-twice, I knew about the snowstorms, I hope it dies down, I don't think I'll be using train stations though, Porche all the way baby.
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Hi,
It's more common for singles in HK to give red pockets now as people i)cohabit instead of getting marries; ii) like being singles; or iii) are gay/les ... at least my friends and coworkers do ...
Amnesia, Shanghai and much of China is still affected by snowstorms ... don't go to train station, otherise you will be absorbed by labour crowds...
Think2
I'm going to Shanghai for Chinese New Year (if all goes to plan)
I love it.
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i guess i'll just have the CNY dinner with my parents. and nothing else.......
i miss firecrakers. :'(
yeah, even nothing happened at new year eve. My hubby got to work at January 1st. :(
wyp, you are right, that what we call the rule of survivor.. hehe..
bumblebee, if no one is brave enough to try those mandarin oranges & tell us about it, then we *will* be stuck with regular oranges. Never mind, they still look like gold. :)
Hahahahahahahah "kum" does brings good meaning! LOL
wyp,
Nevermind abiut the red or green ang pows. Satria will take youout for CNY dinner I guess LOL!
so let's see who will take the first step to try on those mandarin oranges and confirm the origin. Hehe..
btw wyp, must be mandari oranges and no other regular oranges coz the Chinese refers manderin oranges as 'kum' in cantonese or hockkien dialects which bring good meaning..
Think 2, red packets are only given out by those who are married, so you won't be getting any from me - sorry! :)
Spicemom, satria - if no mandarin oranges, any regular oranges will do.
Hmmmmmmmmmm Mandarin Oranges in Qatar....... Wel I guess if it is Mandarins from China it must be Mandarins from China. Anyway they import almost everything here! Hehehehehehe
i was wondering if they were the same mandarin oranges like the ones we normally get during CNY so i ended up not buying but still wondering....lol alrighty good night all......time to hit the sack b4 i turn to a pumpkin..........:O)
life's too short so make the most of it, you only live but once.......
Thanks spicemom. I saw some in the local supermarket too but was wondering was it the same from China.. anyway, Gong Xi Fa Cai everyone!
btw, Gong Xi Fa Cai = wishing you prosperity
mandarin oranges in supermarkets either ffc or shoprite i forgot where i saw them
gong xi fa cai
life's too short so make the most of it, you only live but once.......
Hi everyone, I am new here coz just can't help myself but to registered with QL to participate in your this forum in particular.
Yes Satria you are right. Anyone knows where to find mandarin orange in Qatar?
to qualify for a red packets...hehe
Hi,
Neither have I heard about the 'no driving' thing. By contrast, HK chinese like to drive/walk around city or an area to 'run a big luck' for the new year. Probably on 7-Feb you will see some cars running around D-ring! (not me as I don't drive ...)
It seems no one mentions the most important thing ... red pockets! Married people or senior should give singles and junior red pockets as a way to share luck and blessing. If you want to share your luck, please do contact me :o)
Think2
wyp looks like u cannot drive ur crv during CNY!!keke
I needed to import all the decorations...cost pittance...at home..
everything alot open now since Suharto step down. We can celebrate chinese new year too and put the chinese decoration :D
...are allowed to learn Mandarin now? I was told a few years ago by an Indonesian lady that there are now classes being held.
i understand a bit of Mandarin. Mandarin is the national languages in China ... then each area have their own dialect, such as Cantonese or Hokkian. The writing is the same, but the pronounciation totally different.
My ancestor came to Indonesia 4th generation ago. I dont know wether you know it or not ... but during President Soeharto ... chinese in Indonesia not allow their self identity. All chinese who migrate to Indonesia have to choose an Indonesian name, not allow to speak mandarin in the public, or celebrate any chinese festival. Every chinese in Indonesia must obtain this special paperwork call SBKRI (Surat Bukti Kewarganegaraam Republic Indonesia) which is means proof of Indonesian citizenship. Without this you wont be able to apply for passport, which is means you cant leave the country.
So to cut long story short ... i am chinese by race and Indonesian by nationality :D
Are you really chinese? I thought you are indonesian. Do you speak mandarin and Chinese. Not much difference between them if I remember correctly.
i am sorry if i upset you Knox ... myself also chinese by race ... and i never heard about 'no driving'. Wondering what happened in the old days then?
You have every right to make assumptions. I can say for sure that the hair thing is true and so is the dinner thing. I can also tell about the figurines that my chinese friend used to buy. He believed in their mystical powers.
knox made the story wyp.
I don't think I should pm a perfect stranger - she might freak out. :-) But thanks anyway for the suggestion.
Knox - I've never heard about the 'no driving' rule or non-members of the family not being able to enter the house. Interesting...
I had a chinese friend who mother was very superstitious and she would make him do some weird things on the Chinese new year.
Like he couldnt cut his hair or shave for a week. Unfortunately we had a wedding to attend a few days after the new year and he came looking like a freakin hobo.
Then he had to attend the 3 big dinners 1) A day prior to the eve 2) new years day 3) the day after. He had to attend all of em, nobody outside of the family could enter the house. He told me that his mom makes some dishes on the new year that she doesnt make the rest of the year.
The best he couldnt drive for a week as driving meant using gas and that meant fading away your luck. So had to use bus for a week and damn it was cold in that month.
wyp ... there was a poster call Arona ... and she is from China. You should get together with her.
for the detailed directions. "Decades" in Doha - I can't imagine it...
novita - yeah, I didn't think there would be any sign of Chinese new year over here. Just hoping to find something to put myself in the new year mood.
goodluck & charansoi - gong xi fa cai.
Gong Si Fa Chai
I will be one of you--if you are a chinese in doha. cheers.......
Happy new year.
chinese new year in Doha sucks ... not much thing happening :-(
good morning
unfortunately, some threads are posted in an off peak time when very few QLers are online and within few hours the thread would not show in the "New forum topics" list.
Have been in Doha for decades and I keep checking places whether new or old.
Anyhow, you should know Ramada signal. Going from there towards down town (as if you are coming from industrial area), you will meet The Center roundabout, keep going staright all the way, then you will notice Jaidah flyover, then traffic lights, then another traffic lights (Sofitel, now Mercure hotel intersection). At that signal if you go right or left, you will notice few Chinese stores.
Good luck
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Thanks, KellysHeroes, but where is Sofitel? I've been looking at the map but I can't find it.
Just curious, how did you find out about these stores? I was expecting an Asian to reply. :-)
Chinese stores along Abdulla Bin Thani street near Sofitel Hotel
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