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	Encyclopedia: Chap Goh Mei
		However, the highlight of Chap Goh Meh, which is often regarded as the Chinese Valentine's day, has got to be the throwing of oranges into the river, sea or lake by young girls.
		Apparently, in the past, Chap Goh Meh was one of the few occasions where eligible young ladies, were allowed out from the confines of their homes and thus able to "interact" with the opposite sex.
		Festival of Malaysia CHAP GOH MEI In Hokkien dialect, it means the 15th night of Chinese New year.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Chap-Goh-Mei (676 words)

	Chap Goh Mei - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Chap Goh Mei - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Chap Goh Mei represents the fifteenth and final day of the Lunar New Year period as celebrated by Chinese migrant communities.
		This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about Chap Goh Mei contains research on
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Chap_Goh_Mei (194 words)

	w w w . x e s . c x: Chap Goh Mei
		Today is Chap Goh Mei, whereby we, Chinese, celebrate the 15th day of the Chinese new year.
		Today is also the day, whereby the Chinese people, will head to the river and throw mandarin oranges so that their wish will come true.
		This is what I expect my mom to say when she is explaining the significance of the orange throwing.
	www.xes.cx /MT/archives/2004/02/last_babbling_b.html (513 words)

	Surviving Dhaka
		Today is Chap Goh Mei, and if directly translated from Hokkien, it literally means "15th Night".
		And in the history of Chap Goh Mei, it is believed that young women would on this night would make their ways to the temples, dressed in their very best, and arned with a dash of hope in finding prospective suitors as their future husbands.
		Chap Goh Mei is also know as the Chinese version of Valentine's Day.
	sweet00th.blogspot.com (1158 words)

	sixthseal.com: Chap Goh Meh dinner (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		My Chap Goh Meh (15th night of the Chinese / Lunar New Year - the final day) dinner consisted of a pancake and teh c peng.
		chap goh meh ah...my grandma says, chap goh meh is for everyone to gather and say "chiak, chiak".
		Posted by: killuminati at February 6, 2004 09:33 AM According to your pic, the name of the food court should be "Da Lai" which literally means "big come" in Chinese.
	www.sixthseal.com /2004/02/chap_goh_meh_dinner.html (1209 words)

	Mulan - Fan Fiction
		The last time she was here during Chap Goh Mei it was surrounded with celebration, she hadn’t actually looked at the amazing structure itself.
		Mei Yin sighed and shut the pouch firmly around Cric-kee who was chirping furiously, trying to warn Mei Yin about what he saw and heard.
		Mei Yin patted a finger on the pouch gently, just enough to warn the cricket that she was in no mood for games.
	www.meekosmulanpage.com /noframes/fanfic/Dynasty6.html (1855 words)

	Chinese New Year - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This is celebrated primarily amongst the Chinese in Southeast Asia, such as Malaysia and Singapore, a tradition which may mean nothing to other Chinese.
		The fifteenth and last day of the new year is celebrated as Chap Goh Mei, marked by the eating of tangyuan (Simplified: 汤圆; Traditional: 湯圓; Hanyu Pinyin: tángyuán), a sweet rice dumpling soup.
		Depending on locality, the same day may also be celebrated as the Lantern Festival, or as the Chinese Valentine's Day.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chinese_New_Year (1596 words)

	Mulan - Fan Fiction
		Mei Yin was having the time of her life flirting with the handsome Chinese army Captain Li Shang.
		Mei Yin was trying her best to make a good impression on Shang, but it all was backfiring.
		She had only met up with them twice since she left the army, and that was in Xi’an during the Chinese New Year parade and the Chap Goh Mei festival.
	www.meekosmulanpage.com /fanfic/Dynasty3.html (1536 words)

	Your Comments
		Many extend their New Year's Eve celebrations by staying up late, particularly children as it is believed that children who greet the New Year will have long lives.
		New Year celebrations end with the Chap Goh Mei on the fifteenth day.
		Chap Goh Mei means the fifteenth night of Chinese New Year in Hokkien and it is celebrated with prayers and offerings.
	www.ibufamily.org /comments/com08.html (796 words)

	My Adventures in the US of A: Chinese Valentine's Day
		It lasts 15 days and the next festivities in line would be the last day of the Chinese New Year, which would be on February 23rd.
		Several traditions are observed on this day, and one of them apparently originated from the island of Penang in Malaysia, called Chap Goh Mei (translated as "The Night of the 15th")
		According to tradition, the girls will write their name on the oranges and make a wish for a compatible and good husband before they throw it.
	letti.blogspot.com /2005/02/chinese-valentines-day.html (480 words)

	Chap Goh Mei -- ThingsAsian Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		In the Hokkien dialect, Chap Goh Mei simply means "the 15th night of Chinese New Year".
		Aside from being tagged as the last day, Chap Goh Mei is also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day.
		It is well-known that Chap Goh Mei is a night of courtship and has since been the forerunner in promoting match-making.
	www.thingsasian.com /goto_article/article.2329.html (727 words)

	GeoVision Malaysia: Religion- Festivals - Chap Goh Mei
		Similar to Chinese New Year, Chap Goh Mei is marked with the blast of fireworks and fire crackers.
		Chap Goh Mei is also regarded as a night of courtship, giving birth to the era of match-making.
		In many cities and towns, a Chinese cultural performance during the night ends the celebration of Chap Goh Mei.
	www.geovision.com.my /malaysia/general/religious/festivals/chapgohmei.html (215 words)

	Festival Greetings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		This year Chap Goh Mei falls on 7th February 2001.
		Check out what they really do during Chap Goh Mei.
		Chap Goh Mei is a cultural event and varies from country to country.
	festive.time.net.my /archive/cnewyr/festival_chap_goh_mei.cfm (231 words)

	Amongst Other Things: Chap Goh Mei (Part 1)
		According to the best of my memory, the Chinese V-day was a day when young people of both genders could socialise freely in olden China.
		After the mandatory Chap Goh Mei (CGM) dinner, they would be allowed out to the nearest river where it would be lit by lanterns with riddles incribed on them.
		It was a momentous occasion for the girls, because in olden China there were not allowed out of the house beyond three steps.
	www.amongstotherthings.com /2002/02/chap_goh_mei_part_1.html (473 words)

	All For Love: Feng Shui Resources at Dragon Gate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		It is called 'Chap Goh Mei' or 'Yuan Xiao'.
		On the night of Chap Goh Mei, singles would throw oranges into the river or seas.
		It is said that if someone else who sees it floating in the water picked up the fruits, the single would have a good spouse.
	www.dragon-gate.com /resources/articles/display.asp?id=57&pg=1 (1493 words)

	Bespolka - Asia 2003 (Malaysia - KL: Chap Goh Mei)
		Bespolka - Asia 2003 (Malaysia - KL: Chap Goh Mei)
		Chap Goh Mei marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
		It falls about 15 days after the eve of the new year and is when the full moon emerges.
	www.bespolka.com /bespolka%20web%20site/03%20Asia/Malaysia%202003/Malaysia%202003%20Chap%20Goh%20Mei.htm (556 words)

	GOH - OneLook Dictionary Search
		Tip: Click on the first link on a line below to go directly to a page where "GOH" is defined.
		.goh : Data Formats and Their Sugggested File Extensions [home, info]
		Phrases that include GOH: goh chok tong, a he dis goh, chap goh mei, co ji goh, eh do dah goh, more...
	www.onelook.com /cgi-bin/cgiwrap/bware/dofindf.cgi?word=GOH (104 words)

	Brudirect.com - Local News
		The Chinese New Year celebrations comes to an end with a big feast with family members and is referred to as "Chap Goh Mei" which falls today, February 23.
		To mark the end of the festivities, Lion or Dragon Dance troupes are invited to houses to perform.
		Members of the Lion Dance troupe, which comprise students from the school must possess mental and physical strength to be able to put up a good show.
	www.brudirect.com /DailyInfo/News/Archive/Feb05/230205/bb02.htm (166 words)

	Mei - OneLook Dictionary Search
		MEI : Stammtisch Beau Fleuve Acronyms [home, info]
		Phrases that include Mei: chu mei feng, a mei, chap goh mei, chiang mei ling, er mei qi gong, more...
		Words similar to Mei: japanese apricot, prunus mume, more...
	www.onelook.com /cgi-bin/cgiwrap/bware/dofind.cgi?word=Mei (194 words)

	mossism.net » Blog Archive » Chap Goh Mei - the Throwing of Mandarin Oranges (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Chap Goh Mei - the Throwing of Mandarin Oranges
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		12 Responses to “Chap Goh Mei - the Throwing of Mandarin Oranges”
	www.mossism.net /wp/index.php/archives/17 (673 words)

	La Bloggie de La Dana: A Summer Fling at Redang Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Very quickly there is this young malay chap named Shah started extending extra attention to Elina.
		When we were out in the sea snorkeling, he showed extra extra attention to her by bringing her around to see fishes, corals and explaining them to her, of course, with his hand on her waist at all time!
		Chap Goh Mei - Not another Yu Sang Again!
	danachow.blogspot.com /2005/02/summer-fling-at-redang-island.htm (823 words)

	myBabyBay.com Blog » Blog Archive » Chap Goh Mei Mini Concert (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		My son (going to 3), he actually can sit quietly with other children for more than 1 hour.
		Yesterday, my son’s kindy have a mini celebration on Chap Goh Mei.
		One Response to “Chap Goh Mei Mini Concert”
	mybabybay.com /blog/index.php/2005/02/24/chap-goh-mei-mini-concert (299 words)

	Time Stops Here: February 2005 (c) SooHK
		If I could I would stop time and let's breathe in some fresh air and erase whatever that is bothering you in this little space of mine, whereby my life story is told, my thoughts pour out and ideas brew.
		Chap Goh Mei, Weather Outlook for the day, scatter shower of Oranges
		After 15 days of CNY celebration, it has reaches the last day of CNY celebration which is Chap Goh Mei which literally means “15th night” in hokkien and technically the last day for the ang pow to come or to be given out.
	soohk.blogspot.com /2005_02_01_soohk_archive.html (7634 words)

	ModBlog - Fluffy Stuff (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Today's the last day of Chinese New Year, also known as chap goh mei (literally translated, it's Hokkien for the 15th day of New Year).
		I grew up with the South-east Asian fable that single women would go to the sea or river (or any body of water) and throw oranges in it in the hopes of snaring a good husband.
		Instead, I'm celebrating the last day of New Year with my mother, sister and her boyfriend by having dinner and one last loh hei.
	ditzyspice.modblog.com /?show=blogview&blog_id=88688 (323 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Chap Goh Mei, or 15th or last day of the lunar year celebrations falls on 23rd February this year.
		Janine Kong composed a poem specially for the occasion and read it out before lunch was served.
		At the Chap Goh Mei dinner guests stayed until 2 am dancing well into the night.
	www26.brinkster.com /chandrannair/cnycgmparties05.htm (228 words)

	Chinese New Year for kids and teachers - kiddyhouse.com
		Chap Goh Meh (15th Night of Chinese New Year)
		This section will attempt to give a clear, unbiased explanation on many different traditions and also their origins.
		From ancestor worshipping (Cheng Beng) to the Chinese Valentine day (Chap Goh Mei), you can find answers to all your questions here.
	www.kiddyhouse.com /CNY (616 words)

	TABULA RASA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		It was the 15th day of the first month of the new Chinese lunar calendar year – ‘Chap Goh Mei’ as the (Straits) Chinese would refer the day to be.
		We had known each other from the beginning of secondary school before before her family abruptly moved to another town far far away when we were 14.
		It was not because mom was afraid that I would run away to be with Mei but rather that she came from a different 'social class'.
	www.livejournal.com /~funkyasian (8175 words)

	Comments
		Just thought that I write out a quick update from the multimedia lab.
		Newayz, on the last day of Chinese New Year, Chap Goh Mei, I rushed over to the Bangsar house to meet up with the rest of my family.
		When I got there, I was told to write down my wish on a urber huge lantern.
	darkangel.blogdrive.com /comments?id=59 (469 words)

	we're back (NewsAttic.com)
		There are 3 dinners central to the tradition, NYE, new year's night, and Chap Goh Mei (15th night dinner).
		All 3 were great get togethers with Tania's mom's extended family, with traditional foods each night.
		These include Yu Sheng, Noh Hiong, Nien Goh, pineapple tarts, and love letters.
	newsattic.com /d/hl/were_back_aai2.html (176 words)

	New Straits Times: Kajang `Chap Goh Mei' celebration draws 20,000@ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		New Straits Times: Kajang `Chap Goh Mei' celebration draws 20,000@ HighBeam Research
		CHAP Goh Meh has the potential of becoming a major tourist attraction in Kajang if it is held as an annual event, Deputy Culture, Arts and Tourism Minister Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen said recently.
		Chap Goh Meh or the 15th day of the Chinese New Year is celebrated with much festivity, as was the case with the cultural extravaganza held at Anggerik Villa and the Kajang Theme Park, Jalan Semenyih, Kajang.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:82523566&refid=holomed_1 (205 words)

	Kuishinbo~Meow~: CNY Eve's Eve (Feb 7, Pt 1)
		Fish Fish wish everyone Happy Chap Goh Mei~ For gals who are still remain single, u can throw orange inside the river for praying to get a boyfren on this day.
		Didnt know about the orange bit for chap goh mei!
		My family dont celebrate chap goh mei one.
	kuishinbomeow.blogspot.com /2005/02/cny-eves-eve-feb-7-pt-1.html (1152 words)

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