Chinese New Year falls on different dates each year, but it does always fall between January 21 and February 21
The Chinese New Year is celebrated on the 12th February this year.
This year it is the year of the OX (1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033)
There are 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac similar to our Zodiac.
The Chinese use animals to represent their 12 signs. (or sheng xiao, translating to “born + resemblance”); in order, they’re the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat (or Sheep), Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig
In Mandarin Chinese, it means wishing you prosperity, or Happy New Year.
According to Asian folklore, people born in the Year of the Ox are strong, reliable, fair and conscientious, inspiring confidence in others.
Famous People born in the year of the OX
Walt Disney
Lily Allen
Ciara
George Clooney
Barack Obama
Napolean Bonapart
Cristiano Ronaldo
Keira Knightley
Lets Celebrate
Lets celebrate the Chinese New Year by making either a Chinese Dragon mask, model or decorate a fan.
Once you have made your mask or model, take a photo and upload it on to the SESMA Members Club facebook page.
You could even wear your mask in your Zoom classes.
Question: Do you know the difference between an Asian Dragon and an European Dragon?
Answer is at the bottom of the page
Enjoy
Print and colour in a Dragon Mask
Make a model Dragon
Make a Fan
Don’t forget to take a picture of your artwork and post it on the SESMA facebook page.
