Happy Chinese New Year to everyone that is celebrating!

We’d like to wish those who are celebrating a Happy Chinese New Year – we hope you all have a fantastic time celebrating with family and friends.

If you’re unsure what it’s all about, then here are some of the traditions held at this time of year. Saturday 28 January marks the start of the Year of the Rooster. Roosters are said to be the most motivated animal in the Chinese zodiac and always put their careers first. Babies born this year will be well suited to becoming a journalist, soldier or surgeon – according to traditional beliefs.

It is also traditional to give red envelopes containing money to colleagues and family members. The red symbolises good luck and the money wishes the recipient good fortune for times to come. The red envelopes are also used to fend off bad spirits.