According to legend, a mythical beast Nian would terrorize villagers during ... Bring your own blossom indoors by drawing a bare tree branch and having the kids use pink finger paint to stamp ...

But the main one that we tend to follow is the nian beast that was would come yearly ... I think that's what will draw them in. And then it's easy for them to just stay on that ...

SINGAPORE – Rounds of nian gao are everywhere in the lead-up to Chinese New Year. For some, it is a festive must-have, the way mandarin oranges are, because of its auspicious meaning.

Nian gao is a traditional steamed sticky rice cake used to celebrate Lunar New Year, symbolizing growth and advancement. The classic version made with glutinous rice flour and brown sugar is a ...

These included rituals to honor ancestors, ward off the mythical Nian beast and welcome a prosperous year. Traditional customs such as offering sacrifices, lighting lanterns and preparing feasts ...

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Danielle Chang's baked nian gao The Lunar New Year officially begins Wednesday, but that doesn't mean you can't start celebrating a little early, especially in a ...

Players can now access The Legend of Nian Event allowing brave souls to seek The Nian beast, a hunter in the mist is now roaming the seas of the Indian Ocean. Fight to earn rewards during The ...

Guests were also introduced to the Chinese zodiac, the Nian beast legend, and other symbolic traditions. Attendees were intrigued by exhibitions of Chinese paper-cutting, porcelain, and other ...

“A major tradition involves lighting firecrackers, originating from the legend of the monster Nian,” according to Chinesenewyear.net. “According to legend, Nian was a terrifying beast with ...

“Nian gao”, or kuih bakul, is traditionally enjoyed during Chinese New Year. One Malay housewife in Taman Indera here has long been known for making this sticky treat, with her products ...