In the ancient days, unmarried ladies will write their name and contact details on mandarin oranges and toss them into the river on Chap Goh Mei. This is done in the belief that a man would scoop them up and make contact with them, allowing these single ladies to marry good husbands.
In some parts of the world, such as China, Chap Goh Mei is also recognised as Yuan Xiao Jie (Lantern Festival). In China and other Asian countries that observe this festival, the day signifies the end of the 15-day Chinese New Year celebrations.
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