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Dear valued clients,

 

Chinese New Year is upon us and our factory will be closed between 21 and 31 January 2009, reopening for business on 1 February.

 

Our offices are open during this period, although the earliest possible fulfilment date for orders placed in this time is 10th February 2009. In addition, as the ZAR/USD exchange rate remains volatile, please ensure that you contact us for the most updated pricing prior to placing orders.

 

 

Chinese New Year is upon us and our factory will be closed between 21 and 31 January 2009, reopening for business on 1 February.

 

Our offices are open during this period, although the earliest possible fulfilment date for orders placed in this time is 10th February 2009. In addition, as the ZAR/USD exchange rate remains volatile, please ensure that you contact us for the most updated pricing prior to placing orders.

 

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to working with you again in February.

 

We wish our Far Eastern colleagues and Chinese South Africans happiness and prosperity in the New Year.

 

David Bondi

Managing director

 

Fun facts about Chinese New Year 
  • Chinese, or Lunar, New Year is celebrated in many of China’s geographic neighbours
  • It is also celebrated in countries with large Han Chinese communities, including Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand and France
  • Depending on which system is used, 2009 is either the year 4707, 4706 or 4646
  • 2009 is the Year of the Ox, although the dates do not correspond exactly to our Gregorian calendar (the Chinese New Year begins on 29 January 2009)
  • Festivities can last up to 15 days, with each day allocated specific meanings and rituals
  • New Year’s celebrations are characterised by traditional meals with family and friends, firecracker displays, lion and dragon dances, colourful hanging lanterns and a dominance of the colour red
  • For example, red packets containing money in lucky denominations are passed from married couples or elders to unmarried juniors, and from parents to children

Source: Wikipedia