Actually, I feel it is not as cheery as in Singapore - but
perhaps it is because there's nobody to visit or share the joy with
last year, when my family and I decided not to return to
Singapore.
This year I'm back with my family and it was nice seeing my sons
playing with their cousins.
CNY celebrations really touch the hearts only when family is
around. Otherwise, it's the same in any Chinese city - no shopping,
streets are quiet, etc...