Origin of Lo Hei: Chinese New Year Tradition 🇸🇬
Discover the history and significance of Lo Hei, a festive Chinese New Year tradition unique to Malaysia and Singapore.

The Straits Times
24.9K views • Feb 16, 2026

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The practice of tossing yusheng or lo hei during Chinese New Year is something unique to Chinese culture in Malaysia and Singapore. How did this iconic practice come about?
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24.9K
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Published
Feb 16, 2026
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