The Chinese Year of the Snake began on 10th February 2013
and will be superseded by the Year of the Horse on 31st January 2014. Not only
that but the Chinese calendar is heading towards the year 4712.
Hmm, not a 365-day year then. This is because the Chinese
calendar is based on lunar cycles of 28 days, rather than the time it takes the
Earth to orbit the sun.
People born in the Year of the Horse are "Very
hardworking and independent. Will work on and on until a job is finished. Very
intelligent, ambitious and expect to succeed. Can cope with several projects at
once. Easily fall in love." You can work out your Chinese animal
characteristics here.
In China, red is considered lucky and gold represents prosperity,
colours that feature in Chinese New Year festivities, which last for fifteen
days. Dragons are also considered lucky, friendly creatures, representing long
life and wisdom.
Our client, Novelties Direct, can supply a range of items
for Chinese New Year celebrations from lanterns, dragon decorations and flags to
Mandarin/Coolie hats and Giant Panda cut-outs. Some items are ideal for primary schools wanting
to engage children in a lesson about Chinese culture.
"Kung Hei Fat Choy!" (Happy New Year)
Wednesday, 22 January 2014
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