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Chinese New Year for 2009 is on the 26th of January: the Year of the Yin Earth Ox.
In Chinese Astrology each sign is represented by an animal. There are 12 animal signs in total, each corresponding to a lunar year, with each sign also having 5 elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal & Water). In certain years, particular elements are more prominent. For instance in 2005, the 'wood' element is very prominent so therefore it is 2005, Year of the Wood Rooster. The special combination of the Sign and Element only occurs once every 60 years.
As Chinese Astrology is one of the oldest types of Astrology, the origins of naming the years after animals is unknown. But a popular legend is that Buddha (c.563-c.483 B.C) invited all the animals to visit him, and as a demonstration of thanks to those who came, he dedicated a year to each of the animals according to the order in which they arrived: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.
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When does Qingming Festival occur in Chinese calendar?
Qingming festival is held on the 5th April every year, and is not influenced by the Chinese lunar calendar.
What year is it on the Chinese calendar?
2010 is Year 4707 in the Chinese Calendar
Why Chinese called Chinese New Year as lunar new year?
Because in the Chinese Calendar, which is the Lunar Calendar, it is the New Year. The Lunar Calendar and Solar Calendar is different.
Is this year 4707 on old Chinese calendar?
This year (2012) is 4649 in the Chinese calendar. Your meaning of the old Chinese calendar is unclear
When is a Chinese New Year?
The Chinese calendar is a lunar calendar, which is based on the moons cycle. Chinese new year falls between January 21 and February 19. The next Chinese year will be cycle 78, year 28, the year of the hare and will begin on Gregorian February 3 2011
What year is 2007 in the Chinese calendar?
Using the Chinese Calendar, 2007 is the year 4704.
What is the Chinese calendar animal for the year 1983?
1983 was the Year of the Pig in the Chinese Calendar.
What year is 2007 in Chinese calendar?
Using the Chinese Calendar, 2007 is the year 4704.
What animal is 2007 in the Chinese calendar?
The year 2007 was the year of the Boar/Pig on the Chinese calendar.
What year is it in Chinese year of Pig?
The most recent Year of the Pig was in 2019 in the Chinese zodiac calendar. The Chinese zodiac operates on a 12-year cycle, so the next Year of the Pig will be in 2031.
What animal represents the year 2001 on the Chinese calendar?
2001 was the year of the snake, so is 2013 and the next year of the snake will be in 2025.
What year is it according to the Chinese zodiac calendar?
According to Chinese zodiac calendar 2010 is the Year of the Tiger.
