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Chinese new year falls on 5 February 2019. and the festival will last for about 14 days in total .
This is is the year of pig according to Chinese lunar calendar. The pigs are described as ones with beautiful personality and are blessed with good fortune.
Chinese zodiac.
As an official public holiday, Chinese people can get seven days' absence from work, from February 4th to 10th.
The lunar calendar is associated with the movement of the moon, which usually defines traditional festivals like the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival),Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Day.
The 12 Animal Signs of the Chinese Zodiac
Chinese zodiac animals have lucky meanings. Chinese people associate each animal with certain characteristics. It's believed that people born in a given year have the personality of that year's animal.
- Rat : 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960
- Ox : 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961
- Tiger : 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962
- Rabbit : 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963
- Dragon : 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964
- Snake : 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965
- Horse : 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966
- Goat : 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967
- Monkey : 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968
- Rooster : 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969
- Dog : 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970
- Pig : 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971
It is believed that each Chinese zodiac animal has personality traits assigned to it by the ancient Chinese. Chinese people believe these traits will be embodied in people, according to their zodiac sign.
Rate : Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile, kind
Ox : Diligent, dependable, strong, determined
Tiger : Brave, confident, competitive
Rabbit : Quiet, elegant, kind, responsible
Dragon : Confident, intelligenet, enthusiastic
Snake : Enigmatic, Intelligent, wise
Horse : Animated, active, energetic
Goat : Calm, gentle, sympathethic
Monkey : Sharp, smart, curiousity
Rooster :Obersvant, hardworking, courageous
Dog : Lovely, honest, prudent
Pig : Compassionate, generous , diligent
