However, with a pandemic going on, all celebrations and activities will be muted this year. Here in Singapore, at the moment, the number of visitors per household is limited to 8 persons per day. And people are advised not to visit more than two households.
This is going to be uncomfortable and inconvenient for a lot of people. But, what can one do. No doubt there will be some who will try to get around the rules. But it’s a one thousand dollars fine for the host and a three hundred dollars fine for each of the guests. So, I think people will bear that in mind. On the whole, Singaporeans are pragmatic and law abiding citizens. But, there will always be some who will try their luck.
The government has spent a fair bit of the reserves on keeping the Covid-19 numbers as low as possible. We now have the odd case or two in the community every few days or so. It is quite an achievement, considering that the virus is still raging all over the world. That is why the government is adamant that there will be no relaxing of rules just because it is the Chinese New Year. Even though the numbers of infections are low, if we are not careful, there could be a resurgence of Covid-19 cases after the New Year celebration, as seen in the United States and Europe after their festive holidays.
Anyhow, a bit of restrain at the moment to ensure a quicker return to some sort of normalcy in life is worth it.
Wishing all celebrating the Lunar New Year, a happy, healthy and prosperous Year of the Ox!
A wise man once said, “As the year comes to an end, don’t look back at yesterday’s disappointment. Look forward to tomorrow’s promises.”
Here’s a Chinese New Year song for you – a classic oldie, no less.
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