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Chinese New Year: when is it and what animal will represent 2024?
The Chinese New Year will begin on February 10 and this 2024 will be governed by the Wood Dragon, which will give way to new beginnings and wisdom.
We are approaching Chinese New Year, and this year, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate. This year will be the year of the dragon, the only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac. It represents strength, power, and good fortune. Moreover, it is considered to be the coolest of all mythical creatures. Thus, we are thrilled to have the fire-breathing dragon again in our lives.
What animal are you in the Chinese Zodiac?
- Rat (1972, 1984, 1996, 2008)
- Ox (1973, 1985, 1997, 2009)
- Tiger (1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)
- Rabbit (1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)
- Dragon (1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)
- Snake (1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)
- Horse (1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)
- Goat (1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)
- Monkey (1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)
- Rooster (1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)
- Dog (1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)
- Pig (1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)
Let’s look at what else is behind the tradition... and what one can expect if they attend a Chinese New Year celebration in their community.
When is Chinese New Year 2024?
The Chinese New Year will begin on February 10, 2024, and end on January 28, 2025. It’s worth noting that 2023 will end with the presence of the Water Rabbit, which is associated with the number 4 in the Chinese Zodiac.
The Chinese New Year is celebrated for 15 consecutive days and culminates with the traditional and well-known Lantern Festival. During these holidays, you can witness several festivities, such as large dragon parades and family banquets.
What animal will represent 2024?
According to the Chinese calendar, the year 2024 will be symbolized by the “Wooden Dragon.” This representation occurs every 12 years and is associated with new beginnings, wisdom, promise fulfillment, strength, and faith to achieve one’s goals. Each animal in the Chinese calendar is paired with one of the five elements: fire, water, earth, metal, air, or wood.
What is the meaning of the Wooden Dragon?
The Dragon sign in Chinese culture is characterized by intelligence, generosity, energy and a strong sense of security. They are sincere and decisive individuals, making them the perfect example of a leader. However, they may come off as a little cold when expressing their emotions. In addition, the element of “wood” symbolizes the ability to reinvent and transform oneself.