Story: Panni Poh Yoke Loh
Chinese New Year marks the beginning of Spring, so is called the Spring Festival. Years are noted in 12-year cycles. People bear the qualities of the particular animal that represents the year they were born in. This is the ‘rooster’ year.
The sun (ri) and moon (yue) dictate the Chinese calendar. A day (ri), is the time it takes the sun to travel across the sky from east to west. A month (yue) is the time it takes for the moon to change from new to full and back again. Come to Burngreave Library 10.30–11.30am, 9th February, to find out more about the Year of the Rooster, the year you were born in and Chinese customs. Sample some Chinese teas, along with fun challenges with prizes and Xiao Yan Xu will on hand to write your name in Chinese brush writing.
I look forward to seeing you to wish you – ‘Xin Nian Hao’ (Mandarin) or ‘Kong Hee Fatt Choy’ (Cantonese)! For more information contact me on 257 4027.
This year the Messenger is hoping to feature festivals from different cultures and religions. Please contact us if you would like to help us with this coverage.