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Chinese zodiac animals: The snake and what it represents

January 29, 2025 2025-01-29

The National Art Museum of China is hosting a special exhibition celebrating the Year of the Snake, running from January to April 8.
February 26, 2025 2025-02-26
In the Chinese zodiac, twelve animals are used to denote the year of a person's birth: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. This is called a person's shengxiao (sheng means the year of birth, xiao means resemblance) or shuxiang.
February 21, 2025 2025-02-21
An ongoing exhibition at Shanghai Library East is celebrating the Year of the Snake with a display of 270 snake-themed artworks.
February 6, 2025 2025-02-06
The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. In traditional Chinese culture, the pig symbolizes wealth, abundance and good fortune.
February 4, 2025 2025-02-04
Traditionally, the dog symbolizes loyalty and bravery. People born in the Year of the Dog are expected to be loyal, brave, caring, righteous and responsible.
February 3, 2025 2025-02-03
The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Traditionally, the rooster symbolizes integrity, honesty, diligence and bravery.
February 2, 2025 2025-02-02
The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. In traditional Chinese culture, the monkey symbolizes wisdom, agility, flexibility and good luck.
February 1, 2025 2025-02-01
The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. In traditional Chinese culture, the sheep is a symbol of gentleness, humility and harmony.
January 31, 2025 2025-01-31
In traditional Chinese culture, the horse symbolizes strength, speed, bravery, loyalty, freedom and talent.
January 30, 2025 2025-01-30
The dragon is the only mythical creature among the 12 zodiac animals. In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes power and dignity.
January 28, 2025 2025-01-28
Folktales portray the rabbit as a symbol of gentleness, kindness and purity, which explains its ranking among the top five in the zodiac.
January 27, 2025 2025-01-27
The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. In traditional Chinese culture, the tiger symbolizes strength and courage.
January 26, 2025 2025-01-26
In traditional Chinese culture, which is largely centered around agriculture, the ox has always been regarded as essential, symbolizing diligence and dedication.
January 25, 2025 2025-01-25
The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. In traditional Chinese culture, the rat is regarded as a symbol of wit, diligence, fertility and prosperity.
January 24, 2025 2025-01-24
In Chinese culture, the snake seems to have an intricate relationship with the dragon, a symbolic emblem of the nation.
January 23, 2025 2025-01-23
Postage stamps for the "Year of the Snake" from the "Eastern Calendar" series dedicated to the Lunar New Year were released at the Confucius Institute of the Belarusian State University in Minsk on Wednesday.
January 16, 2025 2025-01-16
As the Year of the Snake approaches, "snake element" steamed buns have gained popularity in Shanxi province, with orders surging ahead of the 2025 Chinese New Year.
January 15, 2025 2025-01-15
Shanghai Disney Resort is preparing to celebrate Chinese New Year with seasonal festivities, decorations and experiences, as well as Gary the Snake from the upcoming "Zootopia 2."
January 10, 2025 2025-01-10
Chinese zodiac animal slithers into one of several exhibitions taking place in cooperation with overseas institutions.
January 10, 2025 2025-01-10
The annual Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival will light up Shanghai on New Year's Day to mark the upcoming Year of the Snake, celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special exhibition, according to the organizers.
December 27, 2024 2024-12-27
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