Year of the Rabbit, Central Market

Prosperity, Tradition & Bunnies

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January 30th 2011
It is impossible in KL not to notice that Chinese New Year is approaching. Here in Malaysia, this season is much like the run-up to Christmas in the UK - red symbolic decorations such as lanterns and red 'ang pow' envelopes are ubiquitous, seasonal music ('Gong Xi Ni') plays in the shops and bunny rabbits have sprung up all over the city, including the particularly striking examples shown in my to ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Kuala Lumpur

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During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... ... read more