The year of the buffalo has started in many Asian countries.
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The doodle chosen by Google to adorn its home page this Friday is dedicated to the Lunar New Year, celebrated this year on February 12.
The year of the rat is now over and that of the buffalo has succeeded it.
The animal is also highlighted in the illustrations produced for the occasion by Sophie Diao, we learn on the page dedicated to the event by the Californian giant.
Happy Lunar New Year 🌕
Today marks the start of the Year of the Ox 🐂 — the 2nd animal of the zodiac & a symbol of positivity, hard work, & a bountiful year to come 🧧
Learn more with #GoogleDoodle → https: // t .co / icLV13ywOI pic.twitter.com/MF8eBCPUgE
- Google Doodles (@GoogleDoodles) February 12, 2021
The artist accompanied the bovine with dancing figurines evoking lions.
This animal symbolizing both power and wisdom is often used in celebrations marking the Lunar New Year.
It also has a reputation for bringing good luck and making you rich.
As for the buffalo, it traditionally evokes a slow but sure and stable progression.
The start of the year in many Asian countries
As a Chinese zodiac sign, it is otherwise associated with positivism, bountiful harvests, and hard work.
The Lunar New Year is considered the start of the year in many Asian countries.
It is also often referred to as the "Chinese New Year", but also the "Spring Festival".
Among the dishes most often served during meals organized to celebrate it, we find fish, sweet rice balls or even a cake specially prepared for the occasion called
nian gao
.
Lunar New Year celebrations are usually the occasion to pay homage to one's ancestors and to wish each other prosperity throughout the year that begins.
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