chinese new year, chinese zodiac

Happy Chinese New Year 新年快乐 (2018)

Happy Chinese New Year 新年快乐 2018! This year marks the Year of the Dog, 狗 (Gǒu). The dog is the 11th animal in the Chinese Zodiac. Lucky Flowers: Rose, Oncidium Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9 Lucky Colors: Green, Red, Purple The Dog symbolizes loyalty and honesty According to Chinese tradition, people born in the Year of the ...

Hermann Rohr

Chinese New Year: What You Need to Know

Unlike the New Year celebration’s date most of us in North or South America, Europe, or Australia are used to, Chinese New Year is never on the same date. There are many holidays we celebrate each year in every culture. Each religion, each culture celebrates in its own unique way and its own unique traditions. ...

Hermann Rohr

Hong Kong Mall and Chinese New Year: Time for Decorations

Of all the Chinese holidays, Chinese New Year is the most revered, as it brings together family members from all parts of China. Chinese New Year is never celebrated on the same date. In 2018 Chinese New Year falls on February 16. This date is determined by the Chinese Lunar calendar. In line with the lunar ...

Hermann Rohr

Traditions for Celebrating Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is coming on February 16. This year, we will welcome the Year of the Dog. The 11th animal in the Chinese zodiac, the dog usually represents loyalty, courage, bravery, and honesty. Chinese zodiac signs are closely connected with the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. The dog is associated with ...

Monica Song

Chinese New Year Rituals

Like many traditional Chinese festivities, Chinese New Year is rich in customs and rituals. Among the different Chinese dialect groups, there are many similar and different Chinese New Year rituals for celebrations, though much of these rich traditional cultures, rituals, and customs have been diluted in mainland China since the Cultural Revolution. However, in many ...

Nspirement Staff