{"id":345977,"date":"2014-01-08T12:03:01","date_gmt":"2014-01-08T04:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/a-zen-beginning-setting-the-table-right-345977.html"},"modified":"2014-01-08T12:03:01","modified_gmt":"2014-01-08T04:03:01","slug":"a-zen-beginning-setting-the-table-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/events-hk\/chinese-new-year-hk\/a-zen-beginning-setting-the-table-right-345977.html","title":{"rendered":"A Zen beginning: Setting the table right"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2014\/01\/FengShui51.jpg\"><span style=\"display: block;\" class=\"wrap-img\" id=\"wrap-img-6575\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6575 img-responsive \" src=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2014\/01\/FengShui51.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant candles and flowers\" width=\"567\" height=\"376\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/em>When setting the table in preparation for your reunion dinner, pay attention to shapes. Avoid rectangular tables or assembling them in an <em>L<\/em> or <em>T<\/em> formation.<\/p> <p>You should also avoid seating your expecting sister-in-law at a corner. Symbolically, the sharp angle of the table pierces the stomach and can also rekindle family feuds! In the absence of a round or oval table, a buffet will allow guests to move and talk to whoever they want\u2026 resulting in good vibes circulating as well. Be sure to also note the harmony of colours. Opt for more orange, the colour of harmonious communication (blue may inhibit free flow of conversation). But not in excess: red napkins + orange tablecloth + square plates = lively, electric <em>yang <\/em>conversations!<\/p> <p>And if <em>ang pows<\/em> are not your thing, why not treat your family to some gifts? Opt for Zen touches, such as miniature plants or a Rubik's cube. Stay away from knives, paper cutters, or cacti though!<\/p>  <p><strong>Continue reading our report on \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/celebrate-the-new-year-100-zen\/\">Chinese New Year: A Zen beginning with<em>\u00a0feng shui<\/em><\/a>\u201d:<\/strong><\/p> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/a-zen-beginning-the-abcs-of-feng-shui\/http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/a-zen-beginning-the-abcs-of-feng-shui\/\">A Zen beginning: The ABCs of\u00a0<em>feng shui<\/em><\/a><\/p> <p><em><\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/a-zen-beginning-rearrange-your-space\/\">A Zen beginning: Reorganising your space<\/a><\/p> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/a-zen-beginning-creating-yin-yang-balanced-decor\/\">A Zen beginning: Creating a yin-yang balanced decor<\/a><\/p>  ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hosting a Chinese New Year reunion dinner? 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