“Happy New Year” or “Gung Hay Fat Choy,” as the Chinese would say. The longest and most important holiday in the Chinese calendar, also known as the Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year is a time for families to gather, reminisce about the past year and welcome the arrival of the new one. This year, the Chinese New Year begins Feb. 18 and is a special time for pork lovers everywhere. This year is the Year of the Pig, which only comes around once every 12 years!
A Chinese New Year’s party is a great excuse to get friends and family together for good food and fun. Adorn the house with traditional Asian-inspired décor to get your guests in the spirit!
Consider sending out fun, pork-themed invitations in honor of the Year of the Pig.
Use the image of the Chinese symbol for “pig” to create your own invite. See symbol above.
Incorporate shades of red into your motif. In the Chinese culture, red symbolizes fire which drives away bad luck.
Set out blooming plants to help bring bright colors to the room, which symbolize good fortune and prosperity.
Jazz up the party with Asian-inspired plates and table settings. Chopsticks are a must-have, but be sure that forks are nearby for those who aren’t comfortable without them.
