Published on:
February 8, 2016
by: Tom
Happy New Year! Today’s really important in setting the scene for the year of the Monkey. Here’s the top 10 taboos to be avoided on the first day of the New Year! 1. Welcoming the New Year According to tradition, people stay up late to welcome the New Year, and then to let off firecrackers [...]
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Published on:
February 6, 2016
by: Stephanie
Those born during such years are characterised as quick-witted, curious, innovative and mischievous – however it is also believed to be one of the unluckiest years in the Chinese calendar! The general image of people in this zodiac sign is of always being smart, clever and intelligent, especially in their career and wealth – but [...]
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Published on:
February 5, 2016
by: Stephanie
If you’re not too busy with celebrations of the romantic kind on February 14, why not head to London to welcome in the Year of the Monkey with a massive Chinese New Year celebration which will fill most of the West End with music, acrobatics, activities and pyrotechnics. A grand parade featuring ten lion dance [...]
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Published on:
February 4, 2016
by: Tom
Chinese New Year will be on 8 February 2016 and this year it’s the Year of the Monkey, year 4714 on the Chinese Calendar. It’s the main festival and biggest celebration of the year, and a time for families to enjoy eating and celebrating with their loved ones. The lead up period, before people travel [...]
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