Chinese New Year has arrived.... well almost. My "break" from work is here, Chinese New Year starts Monday! Some people travel around Asia during that time. Most people will go to their family's home and spend time with them (similar to the US Christmas). It'll be cold unfortunately here in Taipei. I do plan on taking pictures of the empty Taipei streets since this will be the only time not to see 1000s of scooters and cabs polluting the roads. I'm not sure if there will be a parade here or not!!??!? Nobody has mentioned anything but I will continue to pursue some more traditional celebration activities to partake in.
Out with the year of the Rat and in with the Ox. The Ox is said to bring prosperity through fortitude and hard work. Like one's own vision of a cow or ox, it is said to be steady and strong in character. As for the element, this year is EARTH (as opposed to Fire, Air, or Water).
Anyway - it's an exciting time to be in Asia. I can cross "Chinese New Year in Asia" off my celebrations list. I've done New Years in Time Square, Christmas in Ireland (not that that was famous or anything)... still have many others to hit around the world at some point in life.
Have a great weekend! New camera tomorrow so I should have pictures to share from next week's random travels and activities.
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