Legend has it that in ancient times, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. Twelve came, and Buddha named a year after each one. He announced that the people born in each animal's year would have some of that animal's personality.
This year, we are going to celebrate the year of the snake. Those born in snake years are wise, charming, gregarious, introverted, generous, and smart!
At Chinese New Year celebrations people wear red clothes, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children "lucky money" in red envelopes. Red symbolizes fire, which according to legend can drive away bad luck. The fireworks that shower the festivities are rooted in a similar ancient custom. Long ago, people in China lit bamboo stalks, believing that the crackling flames would frighten evil spirits.
So this year we brought a little bit of this amazing celebration to Goatswood! The fun started at 11am SL and lasted the entire day!
The events were as followed:
Sunday 10th
11 am SL: The story behind Chinese New Year
2 pm SL: New Years Ball with the Romantics and fire works show. Fireworks from the Rackham Oriental Import Company.
5pm: Dumping and rice wine tasting plus a Chinese New Year Parade
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