Monday, January 23, 2012

Gong Hay Fat Choy!



Today, January 23rd, is Lunar or Chinese New Year. Gung Hay Fat Choy means "Best wishes and Congratulations. Have a prosperous and good year." It is year 4710 in the Chinese calendar.


This is a very big holiday in Chinese culture. You can learn more about Chinese New Year celebrations here.

The Chinese zodiac makes a cycle every twelve years. This year is the year of the dragon - a very powerful animal.


You can learn more about people born in the year of the dragon here.


There are many celebrations in the Bay Area for Chinese New Year, including the Chinese New Year's Parade in San Francisco. You can learn more about these celebrations here.


Gong hay fat choy!


Note: The Adult School is open today.






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