According to Chinese legend, Nian was a terrifying monster with sharp teeth and horns, living deep in the sea who would come ashore to create chaos in the villages every Lunar New Year’s Eve ...

Find out with JoJo and Gran Gran what it is and how it is celebrated. Watch the story of Nian and learn why people wear red, light firecrackers and bang drums to celebrate Chinese New Year.

PETALING JAYA: During the Lunar New Year, “nian gao”, also known as kuih bakul, is an essential treat. In Chinese, “nian gao” translates to “higher year”, and it is believed eating it ...