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Lunar New Year family dinner phrases with Luisa Tam

A time when Chinese families gather together, Lunar New Year is also a great chance to try out some festive phrases in Cantonese.  Luisa Tam has some advice about what to say during reunion meals to welcome the Year of the Pig.
 

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