It is also known as the Spring Festival, the literal translation of the modern Chinese name. Also called Spring Festival, it has been celebrated for more than 4,000 years and is the most important annual event for Chinese people.
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Chinese New Year starts on February 8 and it is the Year of the Monkey.
Each Lunar New Year celebrates a beloved animal in the Chinese zodiac, and according to Chinese traditions, this year’s quick-witted primate symbolizes luck and fortune.
History of the lunar is same as Losar here people come out to celebrate the New Year and it’s all about the bad vs. good.
“We knew that this would be a crucial trading period and wanted to be able to meet all our customers needs during the Year of The Monkey”.
Dancers, acrobats and musicians will pack Oxford Town Hall with stunning performances and there will be a series of speeches by Oxford dignitaries as part of the Year of the Monkey celebrations.
A Malaysian ethnic Chinese woman takes a souvenir photograph of illuminated traditional Chinese lanterns on the eve of Lunar New Year in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016.
A large shipment has just arrived in the US in preparation for the New Years purchases and the months that lie ahead.
God bless you with supreme courage and strength to turn the stones, as thrown in your life’s path, into milestones of prosperity and success.
The city of Kuala Lumpur is abuzz with various events on Chinese New Year that includes decoration with “Duilian” (Poem written on a pair of scrolls), distribution of “Angpau” or “Ang Pow” that are red packets containing money as a goodluck charm and visiting families and friends. Make them feel awesome and share this article with your loved ones on facebook and twitter.
What can people expect from the Year of the Monkey?
Depending on where you live in China and what the local culture is will be the year you believe it to be. The monkey is more favored by prospective parents, because many believe babies born in the Year of the Monkey will be energetic, self-assured, sociable, smart and innovative.
In addition to each year being associated with a Chinese zodiac animal sign, it is also paired with one of the five elements; gold or metal, water, wood, fire or earth.
What New Year gift would you give to United? As in Chinese communities elsewhere in the world – from Australia to the Southeast Asian nations – the traditional celebrations will attract thousands of spectators of all races. The most spectacular fireworks can be seen in several areas of Kuala Lumpur like Chinatown, Old Klang Road/Kuchai Lama and areas of Petaling Jaya.
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Unashamedly trying to capitalize on the new zodiac year, yet another Monkey King adaptation will be released on the first day of the lunar new year – February 8.
