Happy Chinese New Year

***Admin*** · 01-22-04, 09:09 PM

Happy Chinese 4701th New Year!

In Chinese calendar, there are twelve different animals (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Hare, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig [in order]), each having a significant meaning. 2003 was the year of the Ram and this year is the Monkeys.

If you were born on 1980, you animal is the monkey.
1981 - Rooster
1982 - Dog
1983 - Pig
1984 - Rat
and so forth.

The Chinese New Year is also celebrated in different parts of Asia, including Japan, India, Korea, Vietname, Cambodia, Thailand, and Singapore (correct me if I'm wrong).

As all traditions, during the Chinese New Year, everyone gathers with their family and meet up with their relatives. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. The ritual that takes part during the New Year is "spring-cleaning" (not in all Asia) where you refresh your home.

cppgrl · 01-22-04, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KayCee

Happy Chinese 4701th New Year!

In Chinese calendar, there are twelve different animals (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Hare, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig [in order]), each having a significant meaning. 2003 was the year of the Ram and this year is the Monkeys.

If you were born on 1980, you animal is the monkey.
1981 - Rooster
1982 - Dog
1983 - Pig
1984 - Rat
and so forth.

The Chinese New Year is also celebrated in different parts of Asia, including Japan, India, Korea, Vietname, Cambodia, Thailand, and Singapore (correct me if I'm wrong).

As all traditions, during the Chinese New Year, everyone gathers with their family and meet up with their relatives. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. The ritual that takes part during the New Year is "spring-cleaning" (not in all Asia) where you refresh your home.

I don't know about Japan. My Japanese friends said that they don't follow the chinese calendar any more.

Puffguts · 01-22-04, 10:58 PM

Good thing about the Chinese New Year that kids receive good luck money from their parents, family friend$ and relative$.

Keng · 01-23-04, 11:04 AM

I am not even sure other country than Taiwan and China celebrate Lunar New Year, thanks to the westernlize.

Trader · 01-23-04, 11:54 AM

Happy Chinese New Year. Anyone know why it is the year 4701?

MandyMindy · 01-23-04, 12:10 PM

Happy Chinese New Year.
Guess what, I'm a cow. moooo~

vipz · 01-23-04, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MandyMindy

Happy Chinese New Year.
Guess what, I'm a cow. moooo~

You sure you're not a mouse?

Happy Chinese New Year!

Benji · 01-23-04, 02:25 PM

Happy Chinese New Year although it was yesterday.

krk230 · 01-23-04, 03:33 PM

I didn't know the Chinese New Year was celebrated in India...maybe East India I guess where there are some Chinese communities...althou gh we (as in Indian people) do have our own New Year...

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*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,948	Happy Chinese New Year Happy Chinese 4701th New Year! In Chinese calendar, there are twelve different animals (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Hare, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig [in order]), each having a significant meaning. 2003 was the year of the Ram and this year is the Monkeys. If you were born on 1980, you animal is the monkey. 1981 - Rooster 1982 - Dog 1983 - Pig 1984 - Rat and so forth. The Chinese New Year is also celebrated in different parts of Asia, including Japan, India, Korea, Vietname, Cambodia, Thailand, and Singapore (correct me if I'm wrong). As all traditions, during the Chinese New Year, everyone gathers with their family and meet up with their relatives. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. The ritual that takes part during the New Year is "spring-cleaning" (not in all Asia) where you refresh your home. __________________ Cal Poly Forums

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krk230 Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2003 Location: South OC Posts: 172	I didn't know the Chinese New Year was celebrated in India...maybe East India I guess where there are some Chinese communities...althou gh we (as in Indian people) do have our own New Year... __________________

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