Did you know? The Year of the Rooster

Source:  chinahighlights.com

The Year of the Rooster begins January 28, 2017.  

If you were born in 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 or 2017 (based on the Chinese lunar calendar), this is your 'Ben Ming Nian' - your zodiac year! 

Chinese tradition encourages those entering their Ben Ming Nian to wear red for good luck.  Red is one of the luckiest colours in Chinese culture, standing for prosperity, loyalty, success and happiness.

2017 is a Fire Rooster Year, which comes only once every 60-year cycle!  (Each Chinese zodiac year is associated with one of the elements.)

Here are some items considered to be lucky in the Year of the Rooster:

Numbers:  5, 7 and 8

Colours:  Gold, Brown and Yellow

Flowers:  Gladiola, Cockscomb

Direction:  South, South East

Months:  Chinese lunar months 2, 5 and 11

Gong Xi Fa Cai

Gong Hey Fat Choy

恭禧發財

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