Last week we found out more about the Lunar New Year with some help from some of our experts in the room. The Lunar New Year is celebrated in many countries across Asia and is celebrated across the world.
We learnt about the legend of the New Year. Each year is named after a different animal, based on an old story. The Jade Emperor called all the animals on earth, but only 12 came. He told the animals to have a race. The order they finished the race was the order he named the years in the Chinese calendar. Rat won the race, with the pig strolling in last.
We found out what our Chinese New Year sign is and the strengths that are linked to that animal. It is believed that a person's horoscope, personality, and love compatibility are closely associated with their Chinese zodiac sign, determined by their birth year. What is your shengxiao?
We created our own comic strips to retell the story.
By Lexi
By Willow
By Lisa and Ella
How do you celebrate the New Year?
