GUNG HAY FAT CHOY!!!! (HAPPY NEW YEARS IN CHINESE) TODAY MARKS THE BEGINNING OF CHINESE NEW YEAR AND THE FIRST DAY OF THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON! WE ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE RAISED BY A CHINESE MOTHER, SO THAT MEANS TWO NEW YEARS FOR US AND TWO OPPORTUNITIES AT A NEW YEAR AND NEW RESOLUTIONS. CHINESE NEW YEAR IS A TIME FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FRESH STARTS.
ENJOY YOUR DAY TODAY AND GUNG HAY FAT CHOY!
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Often regarded as one of the most important signs in the zodiac, Chinese tradition dictates that those born in Dragon years tend to be brave, innovative and highly driven, regularly making it to the top of their profession. In ancient times the dragon was a symbol reserved for the Chinese emperor, and it is considered to be an extremely auspicious sign. Perhaps the most recognised image within Chinese culture, the dragon symbolises power, strength and good luck.
Actors perform the dragon dance on the eve of the Year Of The Dragon at a Beijing park.
Tradition: Actors dressed in Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) costumes take part in the heaven-worshipping ceremony, in which people pray for good harvest and fortune, on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing today.
Read more about Chinese New Year here