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As I spent days immersed in Chinese New Year symbolisms in Hong Kong, one stands out above the rest — food, or more specifically the dinner table. Sitting around the dinner table with family, for me, is a symbol of the importance of relationship — which is the point of this whole journey. Understanding my own culture has been the guide, but in the end, relationships are what matter the most.

The Chinese New Year countdown begins with the beating of a drum, followed by the crowd racing to the altar to receive the very first blessing of the year. T.Y. Po watched and thought about his own blessings that day — sharing Christ with his extended family. Find out more at AsiaStories.

This Chinese New Years trip hasn’t been easy. But it’s been a journey that is giving me new perspective on me my role in my own family. Whether it’s a kind word or simply listening to them share their stories, things are simple. I’m also discovering the needs in Hong Kong. Join in me praying for this city and it’s people.

Looking for some basic information about Chinese New Year? Look no further! Here’s a primer and some “downloadables” to get you started.

Despite the hustle and bustle, there’s a special feel to the air. The normally dark, muted Hong Kong is painted to life with splashes of red and gold everywhere you look. It’s Chinese New Year, a time for family. Today, T.Y. Po gets to know his Aunt Keun and takes a crucial step toward bridging the gap between a first-generation American and his Chinese heritage.

Chinese New Year is a time of festivity, but also a time of pagan worship. Pray for Chinese Christians and for people to come to Christ. Read more on AsiaStories.

It’s Thanksgiving and Christmas rolled into one. And like these American holidays, Chinese New Year is all about family — it’s a time to reconnect with loved ones. This year, T.Y Po, a Chinese-American, is joining the traveling masses to celebrate the holiday with his aunts, uncles and cousins in Hong Kong and inviting AsiaStories to come along for the four-day celebration.

Join Po on this journey through temples, the wishing tree and much more by viewing daily posts on AsiaStories.

The AsiaStories coverage of Chinese New Year begins January 20th, 2012.