πŸ‰ The Year Of The Dragon πŸ‰

Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year, frequently called The Chinese New Year.

2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon.
It begins on February 10th, 2024 (Chinese New Year) and ends on January 28th, 2025 (Chinese New Year's Eve).

The dragon is the fifth animal in the Chinese zodiac and the Chinese emperors liked to think of themselves as dragons.
In Chinese culture, the Dragon symbolizes power, nobility, honour, luck, and success. 

Famous people born in the Year Of The Dragon include:

  • Andy Warhol

  • John Lennon

  • Bruce Lee

  • Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Rihanna

  • Ringo Starr

  • Shakira

  • Sandra Bullock

  • Robert Oppenheimer

  • Patrick Stewart

  • Charles Darwin

  • Tom Jones

  • Glenn Miller

  • Christopher Reeve

  • Adele

  • Al Pacino

  • Chuck Norris

  • Keanu Reeves

  • Dr Seuss

  • Raquel Welch

  • Joan Baez

And many more!

Were you born in the year of the dragon?

I am an earth monkey myself!

Do you like Chinese food? Will you be having any over the next few days?

Let’s celebrate the start of the new lunar New Year in style with all things Chinese New Year and dragons galore!

Kieran

I live in the UK, and enjoy walking, gardening, computers and technology, art and music. I care deeply about all animals - especially dogs, horses and cats - and the natural world.

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