Chinese New Year 2021

Online Experiences

Usher in this Chinese ‘Niu’ Year with Airbnb Online Experiences

Family reunions may be limited for this year’s festivities, but let’s keep the celebrations going! For the first time ever, Airbnb is teaming up with four homegrown Malaysian talents to host special edition festive Online Experiences, where they will share their personal passions and skills.

Meet Our Hosts

Award-winning fashion designer
Melinda Looi
Need something to keep the little ones occupied? Melinda will show you easy ways to upcycle your old socks or clothes into adorable Ox puppets, to celebrate this Year of the Ox.
Celebrity chef and TV personality
Sherson Lian
Amp up your reunion dinner by learning how to make Cucumber and Wood Ear Fungus Salad and Sour Plum Stewed Duck, with Sherson’s very own treasured family recipes.
Entrepreneur and philanthropist
Shentel-Lee
Hop into the kitchen with Shen-tel and her mother as the charismatic duo share their tips and tricks to creating impressive yee sang platters with everyday ingredients. All proceeds from Shen-tel’s Social Impact Experience will be donated to Kuching Food Aid.
Fashion model and artist
Sheena Liam
Surprise your family and liven up your reunions with Sheena’s delicious recipes, as the passionate mixologist teaches you how to craft CNY-themed cocktails and mocktails alongside bartender Shen from Hold Up!
Award-winning fashion designer
Melinda Looi
Need something to keep the little ones occupied? Melinda will show you easy ways to upcycle your old socks or clothes into adorable Ox puppets, to celebrate this Year of the Ox.
Celebrity chef and TV personality
Sherson Lian
Amp up your reunion dinner by learning how to make Cucumber and Wood Ear Fungus Salad and Sour Plum Stewed Duck, with Sherson’s very own treasured family recipes.
Entrepreneur and philanthropist
Shentel-Lee
Hop into the kitchen with Shen-tel and her mother as the charismatic duo share their tips and tricks to creating impressive yee sang platters with everyday ingredients. All proceeds from Shen-tel’s Social Impact Experience will be donated to Kuching Food Aid.

Get Cooking: Whip up new dishes from around the world with passionate foodies

SEKUPHELILE
i-Japan
Yenza i-Tokyo Sushi Roll Ekhaya nge-Pro
KWE-INTHANETHI
i-Mexico
Pheka Okwakudala Kwakudala KwaseMexico Nompheki
SEKUPHELILE
i-Spain
Isipiliyoni sikaPaella ngePro

Family Fun: Enjoy these Online Experiences great for both kids and parents

SEKUPHELILE
i-United States
I-Dinosaurs Rock Fossil Adventure Tour
KWE-INTHANETHI
iNingizimu Afrika
Ngena Ngaphansi Kolwandle Nongcweti Oshaka
KWE-INTHANETHI
i-Portugal
Hlangana Nezinyosi Zami

New Year, New You: Challenge yourself to pick up a new skill this year

SEKUPHELILE
i-South Korea
I-K-Beauty Lungisa Ikhamera nomsingathi we-tv
SEKUPHELILE
i-United Kingdom
I-Yoga enompetha wama-Olympic uKat Copeland
KWE-INTHANETHI
i-Spain
I-Gypsy Flamenco Fiesta & Isifundo Somdanso