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Friday 19 October 2018

China Prepares To Welcome The Year Of The Fire Rooster!





1. How long does the Chinese New Year Festival last?
A month - Jan 28 to Feb 11

2. What is the other name for the festival?
Spring Festival

3. How do employers make sure people are able to enjoy the celebration with their friends and families?
They give their workers at least seven days of vacation

4. How many trips will Chinese residents make between January 28 and February 11?
About 3 Billion

5. Why is red the color of choice?
Because it is the symbol of fire.

6. How is the Lantern Festival celebrated?
By hanging red lanterns inside their homes and temples, they also participate in parades and the highlight of the dance is the dragon dance.

7. What are some of the traditional dishes eaten during the New Year festivities?
Fish, Dumplings, Spring Rolls, Tangyuan, Good Fortune Fruit, Niangao, Longevity Noodles

8. What do each dish signify?
Fish - an increase in prosperity, Dumplings - Wealth, Spring Rolls - Wealth, Tangyuan - Family Togetherness, Good Fortune Fruit - Fullness and wealth, Niangao - A higher income or a higher position, Longevity Noodles - Happiness and longevity

9.Why is the number four considered unlucky in the Chinese culture?
Because the word for the number sounds similar to the word death in Cantonese and is considered unlucky.

10. What are some of the traits of people born in the Year of the Rooster?
They are courageous, loyal, resourceful and talented.

11. What do astrologers predict will happen in the world this year?
Chinese astrologers believe that 2017 will not be a good year for those born under this sign and predict they will suffer financial losses and experience bad health.

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