On Saturday February 10th, 2024, the Lunar New Year will begin. In many East Asian countries, the New Year festival lasts for 15 days and ends with a Lantern Festival.
For countries that use the lunar calendar, they have a zodiac of 12 animals, and 2024 will be the Year of the Dragon. The dragon is an auspicious and extraordinary creature, symbolizing power, nobility, good luck, strength, and health. It is the only mythical creature in the zodiac and, because of its allure, many Asian communities have a “baby boom” during the Year of the Dragon.
I’m told it’s forecast that 2024 will be a year of opportunities, changes, and challenges. Let’s wait and see. There will certainly be political changes, as more than 50 nations around the world will elect new leaders in 2024.
Happy New Year to all. Let’s hope it’s a good year!
Experiences in Korea and Japan 