February seems to be a month of celebrations. First we had Valentine's Day and then we had Chinese New Year on the 18th of February.
Chinese New Year is celebrated for 15 days. Traditionally, businessman would choose a good day to reopen the office for business. However, since Viking Bar is a pub and caters for all customers all year round, it is impossible for us to close even a single day (unless required by the government of Thailand).
One of the traditions of Chinese New Year is for the owner to given 'ang pow' (known as red packet) to staffs. In a business like Viking Bar, it is also good for the owner to celebrate the joy of Chinese New Year with its customers. Normally, this is done by giving out oranges and 'ang pows'.
So, being Chinese myself, I decided to carry out this tradition this year. On the second day of Chinese New Year, customers were given 2 oranges and an 'ang pow'. In each 'ang pow' was a free drink that the customer can claim from us during that night. I hope the customers enjoyed it as much as I did in sharing my new year with them. Well, at least I knew that all the drinks were claimed...ha ha ha
On the last day of the new year we will be having fireworks. So, if you are around in Samui on March 4th, please do come and celebrate with us. Incidentally, 4th March is also the Full Moon Party day in Koh Phangan.
Chinese New Year is celebrated for 15 days. Traditionally, businessman would choose a good day to reopen the office for business. However, since Viking Bar is a pub and caters for all customers all year round, it is impossible for us to close even a single day (unless required by the government of Thailand).
One of the traditions of Chinese New Year is for the owner to given 'ang pow' (known as red packet) to staffs. In a business like Viking Bar, it is also good for the owner to celebrate the joy of Chinese New Year with its customers. Normally, this is done by giving out oranges and 'ang pows'.
So, being Chinese myself, I decided to carry out this tradition this year. On the second day of Chinese New Year, customers were given 2 oranges and an 'ang pow'. In each 'ang pow' was a free drink that the customer can claim from us during that night. I hope the customers enjoyed it as much as I did in sharing my new year with them. Well, at least I knew that all the drinks were claimed...ha ha ha
On the last day of the new year we will be having fireworks. So, if you are around in Samui on March 4th, please do come and celebrate with us. Incidentally, 4th March is also the Full Moon Party day in Koh Phangan.
Gong Xi Fa Chai, Sin Nien Quai Lek, Wan See Ru Yee to all my Chinese readers.
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