Happy New Year of the Dragon.

Lóng nián kuàile!

The 15th day of the 1st lunar month is the Chinese Lantern Festival. According to the Chinese tradition, at the very beginning of a
new year, when there is a bright full moon hanging in the sky, there should be thousands of colourful lanterns hung out for people
to appreciate. At this time, people will try to solve the puzzles on the lanterns and get all their families united in the joyful atmosphere.

The Chinese Lantern Festival, Monday February 6^th

Chinese New Year (also called the Lunar New Year) occurs in the early months of our calendar year, and this year falls on
January 23^rd.

This is a time to welcome longevity, wealth and prosperity and to eliminate any negative chi from the past.

In 2012, the Dragon is welcomed back after the 2011 year of the Rabbit. 2012 will be marked by excitement, unpredictability,
exhilaration and intensity. The people respond to the spirit of the Dragon with energy, vitality and unbridled enthusiasm!

The Dragon is magnificent. In China, the Dragon is the imperial symbol, the sign of the emperor and the male element of Yang.
The Dragon is also synonymous with power and wealth.

Some famous people born in the year of the Dragon are Bruce Lee (1940), Florence Nightingale (1820), Paul Allen (1952), and
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844).

The Dragon’s lucky colour is yellow.