The last day of Chinese New Year is called the 15th or Chap Goh Meh which is known amongst the different ethnics or Chinese groups. Usually, family and friends would gather around for a sit-together and enjoy a great evening meal together. For some, this is considered the most important date in Chinese New Year apart from winter's day or exactly one month before the beginning of a new Lunar year. Hence, Chap Goh Meh in modern days is for people to enjoy a good evening meal out without the need to diet :). According to tradition, one has to eat more on this day as it marks the end of poverty whilst having a new prosperous beginning for the new year. That is why family and friends would enjoy together a hearty meal while watching how the exterior sky flares up in multiple ribbons of colors as people enjoys occasional fire crackers.
The last day of Chinese New Year is called the 15th or Chap Goh Meh which is known amongst the different ethnics or Chinese groups. Usually, family and friends would gather around for a sit-together and enjoy a great evening meal together. For some, this is considered the most important date in Chinese New Year apart from winter's day or exactly one month before the beginning of a new Lunar year. Hence, Chap Goh Meh in modern days is for people to enjoy a good evening meal out without the need to diet :). According to tradition, one has to eat more on this day as it marks the end of poverty whilst having a new prosperous beginning for the new year. That is why family and friends would enjoy together a hearty meal while watching how the exterior sky flares up in multiple ribbons of colors as people enjoys occasional fire crackers. 
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