2018 will be the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Dog, starts from February 16, 2018, and lasts until Sunday, Feb. 18, 2019.
The Chinese zodiac moves in a 12-year cycle, and those born in 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, and 2018 are also known as Dogs.
People born in the Year of the Dog are described as honest, independent, sincere, selfless and loyal.
Chinese New Year is the most important of the Chinese holidays. It is celebrated with family gatherings, celebration, gift-giving, fireworks, the eating of symbolic foods and the display of decorations. Traditionally it is a 15-day holiday focused on bringing good luck for the new year and celebrating the coming of spring.
Here are some lucky foods to ring in the Lunar New Year:
Longevity noodles for longevity and happiness.
Fish for prosperity.
Spring Rolls and Chinese Dumplings for wealth.
Sweet Rice Balls for family togetherness.
Rice Cakes for improvement.
Events for Chines New Year on Maui:
Maui Family Weekend Guide February 16-18
Maui’s Annual Chinese New Year Festival at Maui Mall
QUEEN KA’AHUMANU CELEBRATES CHINESE YEAR OF THE DOG WITH LION DANCE
Makawao Town’s 26th Annual Chinese New Year Lion Dance Celebration
