The reunion dinner was always homecooked, and she spent hours preparing every dish in the kitchen. I used to be completely exhausted after the reunion dinner,” the friendly octogenarian quips, rolling her eyes. (From left) Chi Kuen, Tan, Tokiho and Lee enjoying a family getaway in Cameron Highlands, making the most of their Chinese New Year together. Clockwise from top right: Lee, Chi Kuen, Yin Kuen, Tan and Shu Kuen. “That’s what we were taught.”For Lee, travelling during the celebration is not about abandoning tradition, but adapting it to fit the family’s current reality.

Source: The Star February 13, 2026 22:20 UTC