According to myth, as the new year approached, twelve animals were arguing. There was a rat, an ox, a tiger, a sheep, a rabbit, a dragon, a snake, a dog ... the animals to race across the river ...

Long ago, in China, the Emperor wanted a new way of measuring time ... The swimming race was almost over. ‘First year in the Chinese calendar goes to the Rat!’ announced the Emperor.

Lion dancer makes impact on Chinese Lunar New Year tradition People around ... Photos: China celebrates Year of the Dog with one of the largest human migrations in the world The festivities ...