Year of the Dragon!
One of the most important years on the Lunar calendar, this year marks the Year of the Dragon. In Vietnam this will mean many things for the culture and for families. A great year for everyone, the Year of the Dragon, is definitely reason for celebration.
One thing that makes this year so important is that everyone gets to celebrate. It is thought that the dragon is made up of parts of all the animals. For example the dragon’s head is made from the buffalo, its eyes from the rabbit, and its claws from the tiger. This means that everyone will receive a little good luck and good fortune in the coming year.
It is also seen as an important year for families to have children. Having a son born on the year of the dragon ensures good fortune to be brought on the child. To be born in the dragon year means that one will have characteristics such as strength, courage, and wisdom.
We at Footprint Vietnam Travel are a expecting (and planning) for a few new little dragons this year! None the less, we wish everyone around the world a healthy, lucky, and prosperous Year of the Dragon!
January 18th, 2012 Leave a comment