Chinese New Year: Check Chinese Zodiac animal for 2023 celebrations

Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year will be celebrated this month and based on Chinese Zodiac animals play a crucial part.

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People in China and other parts of east Asia are eagerly waiting to celebrate the Chinese New Year which is also known as "Lunar New Year" and "Spring Festival". It's interesting to note that Chinese Zodiac has 12 animals and festivities take based on the animal designated for that year based on Chinese legend.

The festival is celebrated with much fervour in China, South Korea, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia.

Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year


The festival usher in new year as per Chinese lunisolar calendar. Chinese people living around the world celebrate the Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year.

CHINESE NEW YEAR, LUNAR NEW YEAR ANIMAL

According to Chinese Zodiac, this year will be celebrated as the "Year of Rabbit". Last year it was the "Year of Tiger".
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According to legend, a Chinese Emperor hosted race among all animals. He announced that there would be 12 winners and each will have a year named after it.

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The 12 animals on Chinese Zodiac are:

1. Rat
2. Ox
3. Tiger
4. Rabbit
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5. Dragon
6. Snake
7. Horse
8. Sheep
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9. Monkey
10. Rooster
11. Dog
12. Pig

Following the abovementioned order 2023 is the year of Rabbit, 2024 will be the year of Dragon, 2025 will be the year of Snake, 2026 will be the year of Horse, 2027 will be the year of Sheep, 2028 will be the year of Monkey, 2029 will be the year of Rooster, 2030 will be the year of Dog, 2031 will be the year of Pig.

CHINESE NEW YEAR DATE
Chinese New Year festivities will commence from January 22, 2023.

FAQs:

  1. How long is the Chinese New Year?
    Chinese New Year or "Lunar New Year" or "Spring Festival" is celebrated for 15 days annually.
  2. What is the Chinese New Year called 2022?
    According Chinese Zodiac, 2022 was known as the "Year of Tiger".
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