The eastern horoscope has long ceased to be somethingstrange and distant. Today, most people are closely acquainted with Asian traditions and customs, prefer oriental cooking and, of course, celebrate the Chinese New Year. Unlike the European celebration, this holiday falls every year on different dates, dictated by the lunar cycle. The current year, dedicated to the Blue Sheep, began on February 19, 2015. And the Chinese New Year 2016, when the Fiery Monkey begins to reign, begins at night from 7 to 8 February, and ends on January 27, 2017.







Each year has its own patronizing elementand a talisman-animal. Using the data of the Chinese horoscope, people congratulate each other with souvenirs, figurines and magnets of the necessary animals, protecting their masters before the arrival of the next talisman. In 2016 the period of the primacy of the Fiery Monkey begins - a wayward, changeable and energetic symbol.



Chinese New Year 2016: when and how is celebrated in Russia



On the territory of Russia such a celebrationdifferently. Fans of Asian culture in the New Year's days borrowed the traditions and rites of the Chinese. Starting from February 7, symbolic dishes appear on their tables, and houses and courtyards are ennobled with flashlights and dragons. The festive period ends in a month at the end of February. The rest of the inhabitants of the Russian Federation, weary by the chronology of the past noisy holidays, prefer to meet the Chinese New Year in a quiet and cozy company of friends. Of course, the traditional "Olivier" invariably flaunts on the festive table, but at the same time often feast on rolls and sushi.





Chinese New Year: what to expect in 2016?



The Year of the Fiery Monkey (which begins 8February 2016, and ends on January 27, 2017), promises to be full of events, emotions and discoveries. This is perhaps the most successful period for the desire to create a family, to increase capital, to achieve success. Monkeys like everything brilliant and precious, and therefore any investment in jewelry and collector's items will certainly turn out to be a success.



Since fire is a warlike element, they havethe place to be dates associated with military operations and troubled events. People born in the year of the Fire Monkey, no matter what number, will certainly be single-minded, successful and artistic.





A holiday is always a joy and a positiveemotions. Especially, if we are talking about such a grandiose event. Knowing when the Chinese New Year 2016, each of us can diversify their lives with another fabulous day.



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