They don’t feel the need to steal the limelight, but rather let actions speak for themselves. People born in the year of the pig are said to be realistic and reliable. ![]() Did you ever wonder why we are using piggy-banks to save our dollars? One theory goes that piggy banks were originally invented in China during the Qing dynasty. The chubbier the face, the larger the ears, the better it is as both symbolize great fortune. ![]() In Chinese culture, pigs are considered a symbol of wealth and you’ll see lots of golden pig statues around, especially during this time. Legend has it that the when the Jade Emperor hosted a grand party to celebrate the beginning of his new calendar, the pig arrived late at the party because it overslept (the original party animal) and hence became the last of the 12 th zodiac signs. The Chinese calendar knows twelve animals and the pig is the last one (12 th). We prepared some fun facts for you about the new year, excellent to impress your peers at the countless CNY dinners ahead If you were born in the years 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983 or 1995 (2007, 2019), then guess what, you’re a pig (no offence, it’s your Chinese zodiac and pigs are great characters)! ![]() With an estimated 1.4 billion people in the world celebrating this joyous occasion, this marks the beginning of a new lunar year, the year of the pig. In another week’s time, Chinese New Year will be upon us.
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