LUCAS: I was born in the year of the tiger that means I am confident. Chinese New Year officially begins on February 1st, 2022, and ends on February 11th. And I love to eat carrots But I'm not sure if that's a quality.īETHAL: I'm born in the year of the tiger which means I'm strong willed and talkative. RUI: I was born in the year of the rabbit which means I'm cautious. I was born in the year of the rabbit which means I'm generous and responsible. ZAYNAB: The ox represents hard work, positivity and honesty and some people believe if you are born on an ox year, you'll have those qualities. The ox is one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac and every year is dedicated to one of these animals. This year there's going to be a big celebration of this animal, it's an ox. Everyone also enjoys a feast with lots of yummy food. RUI: My family celebrates by making peanut cookies. When Is Chinese New Year 2021 and Which Animal Is It This Year Chinese New Year falls on February 12 this year, marking the start of a new year on the Chinese lunar calendar. The older generations give us children money in red pockets called hongbao.

ZAYNAB: On Chinese New Year people would hang up the Chinese character fu upside down on their front door for good luck and families would have a feast that includes rice cakes and dumplings.īETHAL: My family has gatherings and feasts. There's an old legend that says red clothes and loud noises like gongs and fireworks scare away a make-believe monster called Nian. More than 1 and a half billion people celebrate Chinese New Year not just in China, but in Vietnam and Singapore and Indonesia too, oh, and of course here in Australia.īETHAL: Chinese New Year celebrates the coming of spring. LUCAS: It's a huge celebration right around the world. Which means it's on a different date every year, this year it's on Friday the 12th.īETHAL: Celebrations last for 15 days starting from the Spring Festival Chun Jie and it ends on the lantern festival. LUCAS: Chinese New Year is held on the second new moon of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. It's also known as Lunar New Year because traditionally people in China and other countries in Asia follow a Lunar calendar where each month is marked by the cycle of the moon.

Well, this Friday marks the beginning of Chinese New Year. ALL: Hi BTN I'm Bethal, and I'm Lucas, I'm Rui and I'm Zaynab and we want to wish you all a happy new year.īETHAL: I know what you're thinking, New Years was a month ago.

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