We at DBS would like to wish everyone a Happy Chinese new year! May this new year be filled with happiness, prosperity, and precious moments with your loved ones. It's time to start fresh and we would like to wish everyone good health and much success in 2021!

What Is Chinese New Year? 

Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, is the most important celebration observed in China, with cultural and historic significance. The festival signals the beginning of spring, and the start of a new year according to the Chinese lunar calendar

2021 is the “Year of the Metal Ox,” which hasn't happened for 60 years. The Ox represents the first year of the 12-year zodiacal cycle, with 2020 being the “Year of the Metal Rat. Chinese astrologers consider people born in ox years as faithful and trustworthy. In Chinese folklore, people born in the Year of the Ox are strong, reliable, fair and conscientious, inspiring confidence in others. They are also calm, patient, methodical individuals who can be trusted. 

Although they say that these people can be very opinionated, as they believe strongly in themselves, and may be considered stubborn. They also may hate to fail or be challenged. Similarly people can face some bad luck in the year of their sign. For the superstitious ox in 2021, this may involve career, money and health. The ox is cautious, a good trait that can help avoid misfortune

How is Chinese New Year celebrated:

• Some of the main Chinese New Year activities include
• Putting up decorations
• Eating a reunion dinner with their families on New Year's Eve
• Celebratory firecrackers and fireworks
• The giving of red envelopes and other gifts to younger family members

Happy Chinese New Year!