Happy Chinese New Year (also known as Lunar New Year) or Kung Hei Fat Choy as they say in Hong Kong. In recent days the city has been a riot of festive colour. Red and gold, gold and red. Battle of the Bouquets Flowers and plants are integral to giving your home a festive… Continue reading Kung Hei Fat Choy: Happy Chinese New Year
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Johannesburg’s China Town: A Taste of Asia in Africa
Like many other big cities, Johannesburg has a China Town. Commissioner Street in the CBD was the original Chinese hub, but when the inner city deteriorated in the 1990's China Town relocated to a quiet suburb called Cyrildene in eastern Johannesburg. There are plenty of other places to buy asian foods and spices at shops dotted about Johannesburg,… Continue reading Johannesburg’s China Town: A Taste of Asia in Africa