![]() ![]() 2021 is the Year of the Ox, the second animal in the 12-year cycle. This is because each new year is named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.Įach animal carries a special meaning. While the world’s celebrations might be more subdued this year, we still know them for their abundance of colour, traditional lion dances, food and live music.īut f or Chinese people the 15-day-long festivities (this year falling between 12-26 February 2021) is also the most important time in the lunar calendar, and carries special significance for the year ahead. ![]() ![]() Also known as Lunar New Year ( 农历新年 nóng lì xīn nián ) or Spring Festival ( 春节 chūn jié ), Chinese New Year – the time to wish people wealth and good fortune – is nearly upon us. ![]()
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