Woman wakesurfs in red Chinese outfit


For most people, Chinese New Year is a simple affair spent around a festive meal with loved ones at home.

Some families even arrange a special meal for their own pets, like these puppers who had a chance to join a CNY lunch and was gifted with Ang Pao stuffed with food.

However, some individuals also have their own ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Here’s the story of a Thai woman who wakesurfed in a red Chinese outfit to usher in the Lunar New Year.

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On 30th January 2022, a Thai actress, Sammy Cowell, posted a hilarious video of herself celebrating Lunar New Year on her Instagram account, @Sammycowell.

The video saw the woman in a stunning oriental outfit wakesurfing in the sea.


GIF: @Sammycowell

She looked just like an ancient Chinese goddess reminiscent of period fantasy dramas, until she lost her balance and fell flat off her wakeboard in a hilarious fall.


GIF: @Sammycowell

Her hilarious adventure quickly went viral, garnering over 50,000 likes in 2 days.


Netizens praise the woman for her creative idea for festival celebration


After the video was posted online, many netizens shared their comments on the post, praising the woman for her creative way of celebrating the Lunar New Year.


Screenshot: @Sammycowell

Translation: Take my scores. LOVE

One netizen gave a high score to the wakesurfing woman.


Screenshot: @Sammycowell

Translation: What a strong commitment you have. LOL

Another netizen praised the woman’s strong commitment for balancing gracefully on the wakesurfer.


Screenshot: @Sammycowell

Translation: Next stationis Valentine’s day.

One Instagram user suggested the woman prepare the outfit for wakesurfing on Valentine’s day.


Try something new in celebrating Chinese New Year’s


From the video, it seemed to us that the woman had a great time enjoying the festival in her own unique way.

Wakesurfing is certainly a good way of working off those pineapple tarts during the festive season.


Cover images adapted from (L-R): @Sammycowell, @Sammycowell, @Sammycowell

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