Beijing launches global zodiac design competition
2 years, 4 months ago

Beijing launches global zodiac design competition

China Daily  

The 2023 Global Zodiac Design Competition, organized by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and Central Academy of Fine Arts, kicked off in Beijing on July 31, 2022. The competition, which has been held successfully several times, extensively collects design works related to the zodiac of the next year, and aims to spread the culture of Chinese zodiac and Spring Festival, and endow the traditional Chinese zodiac with new vitality. Since ancient times, Chinese people have chosen 12 animal images as auspicious symbols for the year to express people's wish for a better life, and thus formed the Chinese zodiac culture. Since next year is the Year of the Rabbit, the fourth animal of the Chinese zodiac, the competition requires designs related to rabbit.

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December 16-22, 2024: 5 Chinese zodiac signs likely to have good luck
1 week, 2 days ago

December 16-22, 2024: 5 Chinese zodiac signs likely to have good luck

Hindustan Times  

Rabbit This week, your luck takes on a playful, child-like vibe. Read your lucky horoscope based on your Chinese zodiac sign.. For those older, the key to attracting luck is tapping into your inner child. Whether it's watching lighthearted movies or chatting with the younger people around you, these activities will bring you positive energy. The colours blue and white …

Ballet production brings Chinese zodiac to life
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ballet production brings Chinese zodiac to life

China Daily  

Scenes from the ballet production The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Signs. The School of National Ballet of China premiered its full-length ballet production The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Signs in two acts at Tianqiao Theatre in Beijing from Nov 22 to 24. Blending traditional Chinese culture with the elegance of ballet, the production captivated audiences of all ages, offering an artistic journey …

Chinese company bans job applicants born in year of the dog to ward off bad luck
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Chinese company bans job applicants born in year of the dog to ward off bad luck

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Chinese company has banned …

Chinese culture is ‘an untapped resource’ -- British graphic designer
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese culture is ‘an untapped resource’ -- British graphic designer

China Daily  

This picture shows British graphic designer Phil Cleaver's work Rabbit Moon for the 2023 Global Zodiac Design Competition organized by the Beijing Overseas Cultural Exchange Center. Explaining what inspired him to create the works for the Global Zodiac Design Competition in 2023 and 2024, he said, "I feel is an untapped resource visually," adding that both his works pay tribute …

Chinese culture is ‘an untapped resource’ -- British graphic designer
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese culture is ‘an untapped resource’ -- British graphic designer

China Daily  

This picture shows British graphic designer Phil Cleaver's work Year of the Dragon for the 2024 Global Zodiac Design Competition organized by the Beijing Overseas Cultural Exchange Center. Cleaver said China has invented the technology for making paper and the process of painting, therefore he combined these "old items which carry layers of meaning" to make his design for the …

Most unusual Chinese New Year traditions and superstitions: No hair cuts allowed and why you shouldn't be cleaning the house
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Most unusual Chinese New Year traditions and superstitions: No hair cuts allowed and why you shouldn't be cleaning the house

Daily Mail  

Chinese New Year is around the corner with millions around the world set to celebrate this weekend. California TikTok creator Dr Candise Lin posted a video where she explained some of the unusual superstitions associated with the Lunar New Year. Well-versed in Chinese culture, she told her huge following of some things to be wary of this Saturday on Lunar …

When is Chinese New Year 2024? Zodiac animal significance, celebration and more
10 months, 3 weeks ago

When is Chinese New Year 2024? Zodiac animal significance, celebration and more

India TV News  

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a vibrant and culturally rich celebration observed by millions of people around the world. In this article, we will explore the date of Chinese New Year 2024, the zodiac animal of the year, and the customs and traditions associated with this festive season. Chinese New Year 2024: Date Chinese New …

Chinese New Year 2024 - Date, how to celebrate, Zodiac animal and significance of new lunar year
11 months ago

Chinese New Year 2024 - Date, how to celebrate, Zodiac animal and significance of new lunar year

Hindustan Times  

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, holds particular significance with its deep cultural and traditional roots. A man lifts a child on his shoulders near Chinese New Year themed decoration ahead of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in Beijing, China on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. Why is 2024 Lunar New Year called the Year of the …

Mascot of 'Happy Chinese New Year' celebration revealed in Beijing
1 year, 2 months ago

Mascot of 'Happy Chinese New Year' celebration revealed in Beijing

China Daily  

Jixiang Dragon, embodying the Chinese zodiac animal of the year of 2024. The official mascot of the global celebration of "Happy Chinese New Year" was revealed in Beijing on Oct 7. With the dragon as the main image, the design features rich cultural elements of Lunar New Year. According to Gao Zheng, director of the Bureau of International Exchange and …

Mascot of 'Happy Chinese New Year' celebration revealed in Beijing
1 year, 2 months ago

Mascot of 'Happy Chinese New Year' celebration revealed in Beijing

China Daily  

Jixiang Dragon, embodying the Chinese zodiac animal of the year of 2024. The official mascot of the global celebration of "Happy Chinese New Year" was revealed in Beijing on Oct 7. With the dragon as the main image, the design features rich cultural elements of Lunar New Year. According to Gao Zheng, director of the Bureau of International Exchange and …

'Happy Chinese New Year' mascot unveiled in Beijing
1 year, 2 months ago

'Happy Chinese New Year' mascot unveiled in Beijing

China Daily  

The launch ceremony of the 2024 “Happy Chinese New Year” mascot is held in Beijing on Oct 7, 2023. Following the rabbit’s phenomenal success, the ministry launched the 2024 “Happy Chinese New Year” mascot for the Year of the Dragon global celebrations on Saturday in Beijing. “JiXiang Long”, the official mascot for the 2024 “Happy Chinese New Year” program “Dragon …

Chinese zodiac animal decoration competition wraps up in Mexico
1 year, 10 months ago

Chinese zodiac animal decoration competition wraps up in Mexico

China Daily  

A participant of the Chinese zodiac animal decoration competition sports the look of a rabbit with a lion head from the Chinese lion dance in Guanajuato, Mexico on Feb 11, 2023. Mexico’s historical city Guanajuato brimmed with festivities on Feb 11 as people lined along the streets to welcome the participants of the city’s Chinese zodiac animal decoration competition. Co-organized …

Chinese zodiac animal decoration competition wraps up in Mexico
1 year, 10 months ago

Chinese zodiac animal decoration competition wraps up in Mexico

China Daily  

A participant of the Chinese zodiac animal decoration competition sports the look of a rabbit with a lion head from the Chinese lion dance in Guanajuato, Mexico on Feb 11, 2023. Mexico’s historical city Guanajuato brimmed with festivities on Feb 11 as people lined along the streets to welcome the participants of the city’s Chinese zodiac animal decoration competition. Co-organized …

What's on
1 year, 10 months ago

What's on

China Daily  

Zodiac signs "Which one of the zodiac animals you were born into" is one of the questions being frequently asked in social conversations. The Chinese zodiac associates each lunar calendar year to one of the 12 animal signs, circling in rotation, which shows the close connections having been built by people to relate their daily life to animals with reputed …

What's on
1 year, 10 months ago

What's on

China Daily  

Zodiac signs "Which one of the zodiac animals you were born into" is one of the questions being frequently asked in social conversations. The Chinese zodiac associates each lunar calendar year to one of the 12 animal signs, circling in rotation, which shows the close connections having been built by people to relate their daily life to animals with reputed …

Zodiac rabbit hops into view
1 year, 10 months ago

Zodiac rabbit hops into view

China Daily  

Young visitors get into the spirit of Zodiac Art Exhibition, which features 300 depictions of the animal at the Shanghai Library's Pudong branch. As 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese zodiac, more than 300 depictions of the animal in paintings, cartoons and digital programs, are being showcased in Zodiac Art Exhibition, an exhibition of artworks, …

Zodiac rabbit hops into view
1 year, 10 months ago

Zodiac rabbit hops into view

China Daily  

Young visitors get into the spirit of Zodiac Art Exhibition, which features 300 depictions of the animal at the Shanghai Library's Pudong branch. As 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese zodiac, more than 300 depictions of the animal in paintings, cartoons and digital programs, are being showcased in Zodiac Art Exhibition, an exhibition of artworks, …

Uruguay releases Chinese zodiac stamp
1 year, 10 months ago

Uruguay releases Chinese zodiac stamp

China Daily  

National postal service in Uruguay released a Chinese zodiac stamp on Jan 19 to mark the Year of the Rabbit and the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, based on a rare photo of the Ili pika, an endangered species belonging to the rabbit family and endemic to Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. …

Rabbit year celebrated with events in Australia
1 year, 10 months ago

Rabbit year celebrated with events in Australia

China Daily  

SYDNEY — While lion dances heated up the festive mood in Melbourne's Chinatown, a memory-keeper of Australia's Chinese community offered a tranquil corner for visitors to explore histories, traditions, mythical stories and mouthwatering cuisines related to Spring Festival, one of the most important dates for Chinese people. With red lanterns raised high, yellow lion dance costumes sitting straight, and written …

Lunar New Year of the Rabbit kicks off with a bang with fireworks and celebrations in capital cities
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Lunar New Year of the Rabbit kicks off with a bang with fireworks and celebrations in capital cities

Daily Mail  

Areas from all over are gathering to mark the occasion, including Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Indonesia The Lunar New Year is lighting up the whole of Asia as the Year of the Rabbit kicks off with a bang as fireworks and wild celebrations can be found in capital cities across the continent. The centerpiece of a giant bunny lantern stands …

What is the 2023 Chinese New Year animal and what does it mean?
1 year, 11 months ago

What is the 2023 Chinese New Year animal and what does it mean?

Daily Mail  

The Lunar New Year starts on Sunday and with it comes the Year of the Rabbit - one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac. Pictured, all 12 signs: the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Sheep, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog and the Pig The water Rabbit is 'a …

The Hague celebrates Chinese New Year on Saturday for the first time since Covid
1 year, 11 months ago

The Hague celebrates Chinese New Year on Saturday for the first time since Covid

NL Times  

The Chinese New Year will be celebrated in The Hague on Saturday for the first time since January 2020. Lion Dances and Dragon Dances will be performed through the city on Chinese New Year. Those celebrating Chinese New Year will mark the end of the Year of the Tiger this weekend, while bringing in the year 4721. The Mandarin phrase, …

Shanghai Library holds Rabbit-themed exhibition
1 year, 11 months ago

Shanghai Library holds Rabbit-themed exhibition

China Daily  

An exhibition of artworks about rabbits is taking place at Shanghai Library Pudong Branch from Jan 18 to Feb 19. An exhibition of artworks about the rabbit, the Chinese zodiac animal for the year 2023, started at Shanghai Library Pudong Branch on Jan 18 and will run till Feb 19. More than 300 rabbits depicted in paintings, cartoons and as …

Overseas activities to celebrate Lunar New Year
1 year, 11 months ago

Overseas activities to celebrate Lunar New Year

China Daily  

The 2023 Overseas "Happy Chinese New Year" Online Gala will invite expats who are currently living in Beijing to participate in a celebration for the upcoming Year of the Rabbit. The 2023 Overseas "Happy Chinese New Year" Online Gala will invite expats from Finland, Estonia, Greece, Belgium and Canada, who are currently living in Beijing, to participate in a celebration …

Overseas activities to celebrate Lunar New Year
1 year, 11 months ago

Overseas activities to celebrate Lunar New Year

China Daily  

The 2023 Overseas "Happy Chinese New Year" Online Gala will invite expats who are currently living in Beijing to participate in a celebration for the upcoming Year of the Rabbit. The 2023 Overseas "Happy Chinese New Year" Online Gala will invite expats from Finland, Estonia, Greece, Belgium and Canada, who are currently living in Beijing, to participate in a celebration …

Shanghai Library holds Rabbit-themed exhibition
1 year, 11 months ago

Shanghai Library holds Rabbit-themed exhibition

China Daily  

An exhibition of artworks about rabbits is taking place at Shanghai Library Pudong Branch from Jan 18 to Feb 19. An exhibition of artworks about the rabbit, the Chinese zodiac animal for the year 2023, started at Shanghai Library Pudong Branch on Jan 18 and will run till Feb 19. More than 300 rabbits depicted in paintings, cartoons and as …

Shanghai Library holds Rabbit-themed exhibition
1 year, 11 months ago

Shanghai Library holds Rabbit-themed exhibition

China Daily  

An exhibition of artworks about rabbits is taking place at Shanghai Library Pudong Branch from Jan 18 to Feb 19. An exhibition of artworks about the rabbit, the Chinese zodiac animal for the year 2023, started at Shanghai Library Pudong Branch on Jan 18 and will run till Feb 19. More than 300 rabbits depicted in paintings, cartoons and as …

Here Comes the Year of the Rabbit: The Symbol of Prosperity and Happiness
1 year, 11 months ago

Here Comes the Year of the Rabbit: The Symbol of Prosperity and Happiness

China Daily  

In Chinese traditional culture, the Spring Festival is the biggest festival of the year for the Chinese people. As one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, the rabbit is not only cute, but also holds many interesting implications. When a Chinese person asks about your zodiac, their real purpose is not only to understand your sign, but also to ask …

Shanghai Library holds Rabbit-themed exhibition
1 year, 11 months ago

Shanghai Library holds Rabbit-themed exhibition

China Daily  

An exhibition of artworks about rabbits is taking place at Shanghai Library Pudong Branch from Jan 18 to Feb 19. An exhibition of artworks about the rabbit, the Chinese zodiac animal for the year 2023, started at Shanghai Library Pudong Branch on Jan 18 and will run till Feb 19. More than 300 rabbits depicted in paintings, cartoons and as …

Here Comes the Year of the Rabbit: The Symbol of Prosperity and Happiness
1 year, 11 months ago

Here Comes the Year of the Rabbit: The Symbol of Prosperity and Happiness

China Daily  

In Chinese traditional culture, the Spring Festival is the biggest festival of the year for the Chinese people. As one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, the rabbit is not only cute, but also holds many interesting implications. When a Chinese person asks about your zodiac, their real purpose is not only to understand your sign, but also to ask …

Here Comes the Year of the Rabbit: The Symbol of Prosperity and Happiness
1 year, 11 months ago

Here Comes the Year of the Rabbit: The Symbol of Prosperity and Happiness

China Daily  

In Chinese traditional culture, the Spring Festival is the biggest festival of the year for the Chinese people. As one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, the rabbit is not only cute, but also holds many interesting implications. When a Chinese person asks about your zodiac, their real purpose is not only to understand your sign, but also to ask …

Here Comes the Year of the Rabbit: The Symbol of Prosperity and Happiness
1 year, 11 months ago

Here Comes the Year of the Rabbit: The Symbol of Prosperity and Happiness

China Daily  

In Chinese traditional culture, the Spring Festival is the biggest festival of the year for the Chinese people. As one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, the rabbit is not only cute, but also holds many interesting implications. When a Chinese person asks about your zodiac, their real purpose is not only to understand your sign, but also to ask …

Here Comes the Year of the Rabbit: The Symbol of Prosperity and Happiness
1 year, 11 months ago

Here Comes the Year of the Rabbit: The Symbol of Prosperity and Happiness

China Daily  

In Chinese traditional culture, the Spring Festival is the biggest festival of the year for the Chinese people. As one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, the rabbit is not only cute, but also holds many interesting implications. When a Chinese person asks about your zodiac, their real purpose is not only to understand your sign, but also to ask …

What will the Year of the Rabbit bring us in 2023?
1 year, 11 months ago

What will the Year of the Rabbit bring us in 2023?

LA Times  

People often assume Frankie Huang is a rabbit. In Mandarin, “me” sounds like “米,” and “too” sounds like “兔.” She also thinks of the idiom, “狡兔三窟,” referring to a rabbit’s vigilance and resourcefulness, as well as the last section from “Ballad of Mulan” — “雄兔腳撲朔，雌兔眼迷離。雙兔傍地走, 安能辨我是雄雌？” In the U.S., we look to Jan. 1 as the start of the new …

Mascot Design global competition begins
2 years, 4 months ago

Mascot Design global competition begins

China Daily  

Mascot Design Global Competition of "Happy Chinese New Year" is calling for entries until Sept 26. Organized by China International Culture Association and Central Academy of Fine Arts, the Mascot Design Global Competition of "Happy Chinese New Year" kicked off in Beijing on Friday. "Happy Chinese New Year" involves a number of activities held in overseas countries about the Lunar …

Mascot Design global competition begins
2 years, 4 months ago

Mascot Design global competition begins

China Daily  

Mascot Design Global Competition of "Happy Chinese New Year" is calling for entries until Sept 26. Organized by China International Culture Association and Central Academy of Fine Arts, the Mascot Design Global Competition of "Happy Chinese New Year" kicked off in Beijing on Friday. "Happy Chinese New Year" involves a number of activities held in overseas countries about the Lunar …

Beijing launches global zodiac design competition
2 years, 4 months ago

Beijing launches global zodiac design competition

China Daily  

The 2023 Global Zodiac Design Competition, organized by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and Central Academy of Fine Arts, kicked off in Beijing on July 31, 2022. The competition, which has been held successfully several times, extensively collects design works related to the zodiac of the next year, and aims to spread the culture of Chinese zodiac and …

Shanghai Museum holds ox-themed exhibition
3 years, 10 months ago

Shanghai Museum holds ox-themed exhibition

China Daily  

A Shang Dynasty bronzeware is among the pieces shown at the Chinese zodiac exhibition featuring the ox at Shanghai Museum. A new Chinese zodiac show featuring the ox opened on Feb 2, ushering in a series of seven exhibitions at Shanghai Museum for this year. Chu Xin, deputy director of the exhibition department at Shanghai Museum, says that visitors will …

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