09 February 2008

Happy New Year of the Rat



Gong Xi Fa Chai

Updated : 10, Feb, 2008

Wishing everyone a very happy Chinese New Year. It began on Thursday, February 7, 2008.

According to the Chinese Zodiac, this year is the 'Year of the Rat'.

Unlike the West where this rodent is seen as a dirty pest, in the East it is a respected animal and symbolic of wit and wealth.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I don’t find it funny at all, as the rats are also worshiped in India also. Let’s just enjoy this happy new year of rats.

Unknown said...

Happy new year. I don't live in Asia, but it is a very big deal out there.

Dilip Mutum said...

Ryan: It is, in some countries. Not all though.

LinkWithin

Blog Widget by LinkWithin