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Today is the eve of the Lunar New Year and the reunion dinner is the highlight of today.
So what is the reunion dinner all about? This dinner is one of the more important dinners for many Chinese. The Chinese family will all meet together and dine together this special night.
What is the Lunar New Year if you do not surround yourself with loved ones or family? The union is an important component that makes the Lunar New Year meaningful. Unfortunately due to the dreadful virus now, many Chinese families are separated by distance and closed borders. They just have to think of a way to make do and have their reunion dinner given the circumstances.
Fortunately with the internet, FaceTime, Zoom and all that digital paraphernalia, seeing someone close is still possible. You just have to go closer to the screen or camera. (pardon my pun)
Some creative Chinese people have started the idea of having reunion dinners using digital gadgets or software. I believe that distance is not an issue these days but rather the thought that counts. If you have the heart to sit together to have a warm reunion dinner together, it is all that matters.
You can still chit chat, gossip, mind other people's business etc at the online or digital reunion dinner tonight. What will your reunion dinner be like?
As for me, I am looking forward to a slow and yummy hot pot tonight with loved ones and FaceTime my overseas friend.
OXOX
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