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Chinese New Year is a time for family and friends to gather and spend meaningful time together.
However, not everyone has the privilege to do that, especially with the Covid-19 restrictions.
For example, in-person visits to all hospital wards and residential care homes have been suspended till Feb. 20, 2022.
Reunion meal
On Feb. 1, Tan Tock Seng Hospital's kitchen team prepared a special reunion meal to comfort patients who were unable to be home for Chinese New Year.
The reunion meal consists of dumplings, fried rice, shrimp and dessert.
Photo from Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
Photo from Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
Here's a look at the food preparation process.
Staff preparing sauteed shrimp, chicken and bell pepper with cashew nuts, meant to symbolise joy in a household:
Photo from Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
Process of making the soup:
Photo from Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
Virtual reunion meals
Patients seemed to enjoy their reunion set, especially when accompanied virtually by their loved ones.
This is Mdm Lim having her meal while on a call with her brother.
Photo from Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
Meanwhile, Mr Toh had a chat with his two grandsons over a video call.
Photo from Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
In a Facebook post from Tan Tock Seng Hospital, they said:
"While some of us may be spending this festive period apart, we take heart that we are always together, in heart.
From our TTSH Family, here’s wishing you a healthy and joyous Year of the Tiger! ❤️"
You can see the full post here:
Top image from Tan Tock Seng Hospital.