THE CHINESE NEW YEAR, ALSO KNOW AS THE SPRING FESTIVAL IS A TRADITIONAL CELEBRATION IN CHINESE CULTURE. IT MARKS THE BEGINNING OF LUNAR YEAR AND IS A TIME FOR FAMILY REUNIONS, FEASTING AND HONOURING ANCESTORS.
YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Dragons are esteemed mythical creatures symbolising authority, wisdom and luck in Chinese culture.
The Year of the Dragon can be classified by one of the five elements : wood, fire, earth, metal or water.
Here are the previous six Dragon years:
2012: January 23, 2012 – February 9, 2013
2000: February 5, 2000 – January 23, 2001
1988: February 17, 1988 – February 5, 1989
1976: January 31, 1976 – February 17, 1977
1964: February 13, 1964 – February 1, 1965
1952: January 27, 1952 – February 13, 1953
If you were born in one of these periods, you are a Dragon.
The Year of the Dragon 2024 encourages us to embrace inventiveness, creativity, and a spirit of adventure. Success can be attained by pursuing our passions and embracing new challenges. This year provides an opportunity to seize fresh prospects and make bold decisions, such as embarking on a new business venture or embracing a new role.
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WHICH SIGN ARE YOU?
Legend has it that the Jade Emperor, the ruler of heaven, wanted to organise a grand race to determine the order of the zodiac animals. The first twelve animals to cross the finish line would each be given a year in the zodiac cycle.
The date for Chinese New Year sign change falls on the day of the new moon between January 21st and February 20th. Here are the twelve zodiac signs or animals determined by the lunar year in which you were born:
- Rat: 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
- Ox: 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
- Tiger: 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
- Rabbit: 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
- Dragon: 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
- Snake: 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
- Horse: 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
- Goat: 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
- Monkey: 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
- Rooster: 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
- Dog: 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
- Pig: 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
THE RED ENVELOPES TRADITION
The red envelopes legend comes from a story of demon name Sui who would terrorise children on New Year’s Eve. However, the villagers discovered that the demon was afraid of the colour red, loud noises and fire. To protect their children, the villagers started putting coins in red envelopes and hanging them on their doors.
Over time this evolved into the custom of giving red enveloppes, known as 紅包, hóngbāo) filled with money as a symbol of protection, good luck and prosperity.
CAPSULE COLLECTION
In 2024, we continue to embrace the inspiration of local clothing culture, seeking a fusion of heritage and innovation.
ICICLE introduces a unique perspective for the Chinese New Year capsule, reimagining traditional wax-dyeing patterns from Guizhou. The artistry behind Ghuizou wax dyeing reflects a profound connection with natural laws and embodies their optimistic life attitude.
The collection featuring styled fine-spun wool down vests, stretch denim jackets, trousers and pleated skirts, captured both nostalgia and vibrancy, celebrating the festive spirit of Chinese New Year.
FIND THE CAPSULE COLLECTION IN STORE
35 AVENUE GEORGE V, PARIS 8
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