Written/Compiled and Reported by the Editorial Team of MOOK Travel Life Network

“Amid the crackle of firecrackers, a year departs; with spring breeze warmth, new brews are sipped.” The Lunar Year of the Horse will come to an end on February 18, 2015, according to ancient legend, “Nian” was a man-eating beast that would come out to feed at the turn of the year. Guided by the gods, people learned to post Spring Festival couplets, make dumplings, and set off firecrackers to scare away the beast. As a result, gathering as a family to celebrate the end of the year became a joyous occasion. The New Year is all about a lively gathering, so Chef Ah Ji invites everyone to gather around the reunion dinner at Fullon Love Boat Cruise Hotel in Tamsui to celebrate the New Year in high spirits.

Chef Ah Ji noted that with the progress of the times, small families have become the norm, and the scene of large farming households reuniting with 20 or 30 members is rare in big cities. But the New Year is all about liveliness, so Chef Ah Ji specially invites everyone to join him for the New Year’s Eve reunion dinner at Fullon Love Boat Cruise Hotel in Tamsui. The five-star hotel chefs will serve up a lavish spread.

Chef Ah Ji also revealed a hidden recipe — the “Hand in Hand, Heart to Heart” reunion set menu personally selected and named by him, which begins with “Welcoming the New and Seeing Off the Old in Reunion,” followed by “Opening the Year with Fortune and Winning the First Prize,” “Seven Stars Shine High with Good Deeds Accumulated,” “Red Robe Ascends the Hall Celebrating Auspiciousness,” “Five Blessings from Land and Sea Bring Prosperity,” and ends with “Climbing High and Gazing Far to Take the Lead.” Each dish is rich in symbolism of wealth and good fortune, aiming to bring good luck for the coming year — meaning a home filled with treasures and abundance, auspicious signs celebrating the New Year. The price is auspicious too: NT$16,800 per table for ten people, and guests will also receive a free ride to Tamsui’s new landmark, the 100-meter observation tower, to climb high and look far as they welcome the Year of the Sheep.

Fullon Love Boat Cruise Hotel in Tamsui said that Tamsui offers beautiful mountain and sea views, and welcomes everyone to celebrate the New Year and enjoy the reunion dinner here. During the New Year holiday, it is recommended to stay an extra day and enjoy Tamsui’s leisurely pace. Booking the Lunar New Year accommodation package before the end of December also comes with an early bird discount of 10% off.

 

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