2009-01-24
holidays
The Year of the Ox is ushered in tonight. It is a portentous year; a year for hard work and perseverance. According to an article in the Manila Bulletin "...this year is seen... as a time that has room for some modest reaping despite the flood of dismal forecasts of a global economic meltdown." Author Brenda Piquero Tuazon write further:
Let us Celebrate the Year of the Ox
The Year of the Ox is ushered in tonight. It is a portentous year; a year for hard work and perseverance. According to an article in the Manila Bulletin "...this year is seen... as a time that has room for some modest reaping despite the flood of dismal forecasts of a global economic meltdown." Author Brenda Piquero Tuazon write further:
Joy Lim, a recognized Feng Shui consultant, said 2009 is a "resilient year" for the country’s economy. He sees an inward wave of substantialNow let us join in celebration.market prospects which should push productivity and add to the country’s stability.
She said that the No. 9 flying star, which in Chinese legend is claimed to be the carrier of a lucky multiplier element, has flown into the Year of the Ox, which bodes well for industries related to metal such as computers, mining, chemicals, car manufacturing, and repairs.
In the New Year, she said, obstacles and even failures must be embraced, because it is in facing them that business and livelihood barriers can be overcome.
Hard work and endurance in taking advantage of business prospects and opportunities will play a major role in one’s becoming a winner "in any endeavour one sets his heart in."
The Chinese New Year is all about symbols of prosperity, good fortune, and good health. Hence the scramble for lucky charms, golden Buddhas, and tiny golden bells to ring in the good luck of the new year.
According to Chinese legend, it is good to display the mark of the character "fu" on doors and walls for an extra bit of luck.
Also in the year of the Ox, anything in jade is certain to attract the good fortunes in the coming year, while keeping water flowing is said to bring in great wealth.
PHOTO CREDITS: Dragon and Parade from Manchester [UK] Evening News; Paper cut art - Chinese character FU China Art World |
Labels: chinese new year, holidays
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