1. The Ritual That Starts It All

As the reunion dinner feasting and the house visits roll in, true to the Chinese New Year spirit, nothing brings the family and friends together like a festive game. 

Some favourites that never miss have a way of breaking the ice and keeping the energy flowing. Mahjong leads the pack, blending luck and good strategy in long, unhurried rounds that keep the table buzzing.

Designed for exactly these moments, the iShopChangi x Good Addition Prosperity Tile Set brings a modern touch to a timeless ritual. Designed with Good Addition's Lunar New Year 2026 brocade motifs, a refined palette that balances festive colour with calming neutrals, travel-inspired details, and a playful Otter design, the set blends heritage with a modern sensibility, making play itself a way to mark the festive season.

From the circle-backed tiles to the White Board tile styled like luggage, every element is thoughtfully considered. Easy to set up, satisfying to play, and made for connection, it turns casual play into a shared tradition that is unmistakably 'Lunar New Year'.

2. Wear Red, Share Red

Forget the neigh-sayers: This is the one time where seeing red is a good thing. In Chinese culture, red symbolises joy, vitality, and good luck, a belief rooted in the legend of Nian Shou, the beast said to retreat at the sight of bright red and loud celebrations.

A subtle way to work it in? Whether it’s what you wear, what you gift, or even what’s laid out on the table, red always does the talking, passing good fortune from one person to another. Even the iShopChangi x Good Addition Prosperity Tile Set carries subtle red accents as a festive nod woven right into the game.

Think a chic red accent like the KATE SPADE Carlyle Medium Shoulder Bag and gold jewellery to elevate your CNY look. And for the Year of the Horse, the GOLDHEART Lucky Hooves Gold Coin makes a symbolic gift for speed, success, and prosperity.

3. House Visits and Reunion Dinners

Chinese New Year always finds its way back to the table.

House visits and reunion dinners are where ties reset, stories get updated, and traditions carry on. Oranges are exchanged for luck, blessings are shared, and red packets change hands.

With everyone gathered, the ritual naturally slows down. Conversations linger, the tiles come out to play, and the mood shifts from formal to familiar, reminding us all that coming together is the celebration itself.

To toast the moment, why not bring out something special?

Just like the light-hearted spirit reflected in iShopChangi x Good Addition Prosperity Set’s Otter Playing Tile, a bottle like the HENNESSY X.O CNY Limited Edition 2026 turns a simple dinner into a proper occasion. Because let's be real, if an otter appears mid-game, the wines and spirits are flowing, and the tiles are out, no one’s rushing home.

4. Make Noise, Toss High, Invite Luck

If there’s one moment where Lunar New Year gets loud, joyful, and unapologetically chaotic, this is it. 

Yusheng tossing is built on the same idea: the more movement, noise, and participation, the better the luck.

Yusheng is meant to be messy. The higher you toss, the bigger the wishes, and that means abundance, progress, and a year that keeps climbing. Lean into the wordplay with the KINOHIMITSU Abalone in Braised with Scallop Twin Pack. Abalone (Bao Yu) sounds like holding onto prosperity, and yes, it even looks like gold ingots on the plate.

Messy tables, loud cheers, and flying lettuce, this is how fortune gets invited in!

5. Clean First, Then Let the Luck Stay

This one may be hard to wrap your head around: sweeping during Lunar New Year is considered inauspicious as it can symbolise "sweeping away good luck." We certainly wouldn't want that!

So do the heavy lifting early. Clear the clutter, reset the home, and make space for fresh fortune to move in.

To giddy-up and breeze through your 2026 spring cleaning, the DYSON V8 Slim™ Fluffy + is the one household item and essential that's sure to keep things light, fast, and fuss-free, so your home is ready well before the Year of the Horse gallops in.

Gallop Into Prosperity This Lunar New Year

From reunion dinners to loud Yusheng tosses and lively games around the table, Lunar New Year is all about showing up, joining in, and soaking up the good vibes. A little glow-up never hurts either, whether it’s skincare, beauty supplements, makeup picks, or festive treats that keep guests happily snacking.

To top it all off, don’t miss iShopChangi’s Exclusive “Prosperity Tiles” Playing Set, a bonding essential for the season. Purchase-with-Purchase from 23 Jan 2026 with a minimum spend of S$120, and bring it home at S$228 (limited to 1 per order)!

Gallop into iShopChangi's collections to discover exquisite pieces and essentials to elevate your celebrations.

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