Beginning on January 29, 2025, the Lunar New Year is a holiday rich with traditions that manifest serendipity, prosperity and a period of renewal that inform the year ahead. Ronny Chieng , whose comedic talent and unique commentary have made him a trailblazer in the entertainment industry, is celebrating this year alongside Johnnie Walker Blue Label . Emmy-winning correspondent from the The Daily Show and globally-known actor from Interior Chinatown shares his guide to maximizing this period of metamorphosis so you can manifest as much good fortune as possible — and finally win at Mahjong during the annual family game.
Joined by his wife, Hannah Pham, the actor/comedian shows how he blends old and new customs to create meaningful memories with friends and family. Hypebeast: Nayquan Shuler Hypebeast: Nayquan Shuler Hypebeast: Nayquan Shuler Hypebeast: Nayquan Shuler Hypebeast: Nayquan Shuler Among his cherished traditions is the preparation of Yu Shen, a vibrant dish that incorporates a variety of ingredients symbolizing prosperity, longevity and abundance. Tossing Yu Shen is a communal ritual that sets intentions for the year; the couple thoughtfully mix the dish while enjoying the Golden Orange Old Fashioned, an effervescent cocktail incorporating orange marmalade and Sichuan orange bitters.
Chieng’s celebration also includes Mahjong, a spirited pastime steeped in tradition that fosters generational ties across the table, and the gifting of presents, two of each — a ge.
