Chinese New Year is a significant event in the New Year calendar.
But what do I need to do as a retailer to make my stall relevant for this event?
How should I decorate my stall to show that I support the festivities of a
significant proportion of the Australian population and the visitors that flock
to our shores?
Preparing for Christmas was easy. My family traditions meant that
I knew what was relevant - a bit of tinsel, plenty of red and green, and
perhaps a Christmas tree or two. But what does one do for Chinese New Year. The
QVM decorations will include a dragon and lanterns in the Food Court. Should I
be hanging a few lanterns around my stall? What about some of those little red
money envelopes?
What I need here is some cultural advice. I don’t
want to go over the top with decorations and I certainly don’t
want to offend anyone. All advice is most welcome - and please comment on Have
Your Say so we can spread the advice to all traders. There would seem to be
plenty of good reason to turn our market into a joyous expression of good will
and celebration during Chinese New Year.