Tuesday 5th February is the Chinese New Year. During the festivities, ancestors are honoured and remembered and traditional ceremonies are held where people get together and welcome the new year with customs that bring good luck, good fortune, wealth, prosperity and happiness.
The celebrations last traditionally for 15 days and include dragon dances, gift giving, fireworks and ending with lantern festivals.
A pig represents luck, overall good fortune, wealth, honesty, general prosperity, symbolizing a hard working, a peace-loving person, a truthful, generous, indulgent, patient, reliable, trusting, sincere, giving, sociable person with a large sense of humour and understanding.
Why not have a go at making your own Chinese New Year lanterns at home?
If you are celebrating the Chinese New Year, we hope you have a fantastic and happy new year!
