2021 is the year of the Metal Ox, year 4719 in the Chinese lunar calendar. In the solar calendar for 2021, the first day of the lunar year is 12 February. Also known as 春節 (chūenjié), the Spring Festival, this holiday is celebrated for 15 days, culminating in the Lantern Festival on 26 February, 2021.
The Spring Festival is the most festive holiday of the year - a time to cook and enjoy food with family and friends. In welcoming the Lunar New Year, one's home is cleaned and decorated with poetic verses and lanterns, with the colour red prominent. Outstanding debts are paid off, and gold 金 (jīn) and money 錢 (qián) are gifted to younger relatives and employees in red envelopes 紅寶 (hóngbāo)
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The ox’s element is earth, representing "stability and nourishment." Its earthly branch is associated with yin, which is slow, soft and passive. The ox is honest, earnest and low key, never looking for praise or to be the center of attention. This often hides its talent, but recognition will be gained through its hard work. The ox’s good attributes are found beyond the Chinese zodiac. The animal has been represented in religion, art, literature and popular culture throughout east Asia for centuries. The ox's importance in agriculture garners high regard. In China, it is considered an animal of strength that is associated with harvests and fertility. In the past, people created an ox using mud and beat it with sticks as part of a new year ritual to mark the start of spring. Placing a metal statue of an ox at the bottom of a river was believed to prevent a flood. Feng shui, which harmonizes people with their environment using energy forces, regards the ox as auspicious, giving it the reputation for granting wishes. |
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The year of the Metal Ox brings career advancement, success in business, prosperity, and wellness for all zodiac signs.
According to Feng Shui, in addition to (metallic) white being the color of the year, the lucky colors of the Ox are yellow and green, attracting prosperity and success. Wearing metal accessories can also increase one's luck. This year predicts new career opportunities and though some problems might occur for most Chinese zodiac signs, success and luck are ready to be present for those who are flexible and ready for anything. This is a favorable year for economic recovery or consolidation, a year of long-term investments (especially for creating a reserve stock for the coming unproductive years). The Metal Ox year is also great for making order in the family life; when family life is peaceful, things gets solved! Thus, 2021 is a year when all the problems find solutions with discipline and an extra effort in organizing one's time.
According to Feng Shui, in addition to (metallic) white being the color of the year, the lucky colors of the Ox are yellow and green, attracting prosperity and success. Wearing metal accessories can also increase one's luck. This year predicts new career opportunities and though some problems might occur for most Chinese zodiac signs, success and luck are ready to be present for those who are flexible and ready for anything. This is a favorable year for economic recovery or consolidation, a year of long-term investments (especially for creating a reserve stock for the coming unproductive years). The Metal Ox year is also great for making order in the family life; when family life is peaceful, things gets solved! Thus, 2021 is a year when all the problems find solutions with discipline and an extra effort in organizing one's time.
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We thank our generous speakers, valued volunteers, and loyal and new attendees. First Saturday PDX wishes you all a fulfilling new year with good fortune, prosperity, good health, longevity, happiness, success, kindness, and adventure ! |
This year, please join us for a virtual Chinese New Year meal,
served in our video below:
served in our video below:
View this video on our YouTube channel
Further information on Chinese New Year:
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Many thanks to chinesenewyear and The Woks of Life for information and images for our meal
