History of Chinese New Year
THIS year, the Chinese New Year falls on February 10 and continues for 15 days - with the Lantern Festival marking the end of the celebrations. This is a time when Chinese people all over the world come together and celebrate.
Chinese New Year has a history that spans over 3,000 years. It originated as a way to celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
The festival is deeply rooted in Chinese mythology and folklore and has evolved over the centuries to become the grand celebration it is today.
2024 is the year of the dragon according to the Chinese zodiac.
Each year, the Chinese zodiac is associated with an animal sign, and the Dragon is considered a symbol of strength, courage and good fortune. It is a time to embrace Chinese traditions, enjoy delicious food and wish for prosperity and happiness in the year ahead.
According to www.sydney.edu.au, individuals born in the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac, are believed to possess certain characteristics and traits associated with the dragon.
They tend to be ambitious, confident and charismatic.
They possess an abundance of energy and enthusiasm while also displaying exceptional intelligence and power.
They are naturally lucky and gifted, often accomplishing their endeavours with exceptional standards of excellence.
However, they may also exhibit negative characteristics, such as arrogance, bigotry, dominance, irritability, and subjectivity, which may make them reluctant to accept defeat.
It is important to note that the characteristics and personality traits associated with the Chinese zodiac signs are generalisations.
As with any cultural or astrological tradition, there exists a considerable degree of individual variability that should not be overlooked. Therefore, it is recommended to interpret the Chinese zodiac traits with a cultural understanding and a nuanced approach.