Chinese New Year in London: What does the Year of the Rabbit mean?

The News Craving

Published by
City AM

By Steve Dinneen This month will see the start of the Chinese New Year, with the Year of the Tiger ticking over to the Year of the Rabbit. The main celebrations will take place on 22 January, although the build-up officially began on 30 December, day eight of the last month of the lunar calendar, with the Laba festival. Those born in 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963 or 1951 will see their zodiac animal come to the fore for 12 lunar cycles. Unlike “tigers”, who are said to symbolise strength and bravery, “rabbits” are believed to be more skittish, with quick minds suited to problem solving and poss…

Read More

Scroll to Top