- Free access to zaobao.sg’s premium content over CNY weekend
- Lianhe Zaobao to publish on the first day of CNY for the first time in 98 years
- Launch of interactive tools, special programmes and more
Singapore, 9 February 2021 - With Covid-19 safety regulations in place that limits visiting and lohei rituals during this Chinese New Year (CNY) period, Lianhe Zaobao and zaobao.sg have lined up a series of exciting engagement tools and content to keep its readers entertained.
SPH Chinese Media Group launches “2-in-1 Lohei Butler (Lohei小帮手)”
Those celebrating lohei can now use SPH Chinese Media Group’s (CMG) “Lohei Butler”, an online tool that plays videos and recordings of auspicious cheers when tossing yusheng.
Readers can follow the video guide while doing their own tossing ritual. For users who prefer to add yusheng ingredients at their own pace, a sound menu is available where specific auspicious phrases can be played once they are ready with that step.Visit the “Lohei Butler” here: bit.ly/zbsg_cnylohei
Launch of zaobao.sg CNY microsite
Zaobao.sg has launched its CNY microsite, where readers can browse through Chinese zodiac predictions, delicious CNY recipes and healthy eating tips. In addition, readers can stay updated on the latest Covid-19 measures during the CNY period.To access these exclusive CNY content, visit: bit.ly/zbsg_cny2021.
The CNY greetings can also be found in zaobao.sg’s special CNY sticker pack, which is free for download. Visit https://t.me/addstickers/zbsgcny2021 to download for Telegram and http://sticker.ly/s/MBFWXG for WhatsApp.
“Wish I could come home for CNY” - A docu-series on sending love across borders
Zaobao.sg, Lianhe Zaobao, Lianhe Wanbao, Shin Min Daily News, and SPH Radio’s Chinese stations, UFM100.3 and 96.3 Hao FM, have collaborated with Malaysia's Sin Chew Daily on a social media campaign titled "Wish I could come home for CNY".For more information, visit bit.ly/HomeForCNY-info
Three shows to celebrate CNY
Date |
Programme |
11th Feb 2021, Thursday, 11:30pm |
Live broadcast from Sembawang God of Wealth Temple and Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery |
12th Feb 2021, Friday, 3pm |
Exclusive online CNY music programme at zaobao.sg |
16th Feb 2021, Tuesday Part 1 - 7:15pm to 8pm Part 2 - 9pm to 10:30pm |
Joys of Spring (two-part show) |
Share your CNY celebrations with zaobao.sg
To encourage readers to celebrate CNY safely this year, zaobao.sg invites readers to post their CNY activities on Facebook or Instagram and share how they are enjoying CNY while adhering to Covid-19 measures. Participants will stand a chance to be featured on zaobao.sg and win attractive prizes.
Early/Non-publication Schedule of Lianhe Zaobao, Lianhe Wanbao and Shin Min Daily News
Please note the following early/non-publication schedule:
Lianhe Zaobao
Non-publication: 13 February
Normal publication resumes on 14 February
Lianhe Wanbao and Shin Min Daily News
Non-publication: 11-12 February
Early publication: 13 February, morning
Normal publication resumes on 14 February
Proposed captions for the attached photos:
● Photo 1 - Cover photo for Zaobao's special CNY microsite.
● Photo 2 - 2-in-1 Lohei Butler (Lohei小帮手) online tool for readers to watch and play auspicious cheers when tossing yusheng.
ANNEX
List of retail outlets selling Lianhe Zaobao on 12 Feb:
1) 7-Eleven
2) Cheers
3) Buzz
4) Fairprice (Express, Extra, Finest)
5) Cold Storage
6) Giant
7) Sheng Siong
8) Hao Mart
9) SPC
10) Caltex
11) Kinokuniya
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