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For Chinese New Year, it is the year of the Tiger and one of the most important celebrations!<\/p>\n

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It celebrates the beginning of a new year also known as the Lunar Year from the 1st of February to the 15th of February. The holiday is called the Lunar Year because the dates follow the phases of the moon. Chinese New Year originates from around 3,500 years ago. Legend has it a monster named Nian (meaning Year), would attack villagers, livestock, and crops on the eve of new year. However, it would be afraid of loud noises, lights, crackled bamboo and red (often associated with danger), which were used to chase the monster away!<\/p>\n

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As the year ends and a new one begins, it is said to bring luck and prosperity by celebrating with feasts, decorations, firecrackers, fireworks, dragons, and red envelopes. It is quite an elaborate display spent with friends and family. Other traditions include cleaning the home to rid of any bad luck or spirit.<\/p>\n

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\"Confectionery

Confectionery<\/p><\/div>\n

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The last event of Chinese New Year is the lantern festival where people hang or carry glowing lanterns during an evening parade. A vivid and decorative dragon associated with luck is usually carried by dancers through the streets.<\/p>\n

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\"Lanterns\"

Lanterns<\/p><\/div>\n

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12 zodiac animals represent each year in the repeated zodiac cycle of 12 years, such as the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. As it is the year of the Tiger, this animal symbolises bravery and strength! People born in the years of the Tiger are 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 and 2022.<\/p>\n

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\"The

The Year of the Tiger<\/p><\/div>\n

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You can find past news on Chinese New Year at Edinburgh Napier, like the year of the Ox in 2021:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.napier.ac.uk\/alumni\/alumni-news\/latest-news\/lny-2021<\/a><\/p>\n

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There is also the travel guide below to find more information about Chinese New Year and the Tiger zodiac:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/travelguide\/special-report\/chinese-new-year\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Other links include:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Chinese-New-Year<\/a> https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/travelguide\/festivals\/chinese-new-year-history.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

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Edinburgh Napier University Library wishes you all a wonderful Chinese New Year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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