Gifting etiquette around Chinese New Year's isn't just for people in China, but is observed here in North America. If you have clients, friends or family celebrating New Year this coming week, you may find this information useful. Chinese New Year is a time for giving; whether in the popular, traditional red envelope packets filled with money (红包 hóngbāo); or in the form of other material goods. ... Read More
Archives for February 2016
The Year of the Monkey
2016 (on the Chinese calendar) is the year of the Monkey, starting from February 8 (Chinese New Year), and ending on January 27, 2017 (Chinese New Year’s Eve). What a Year of the Monkey is... The Monkey is ninth of the 12 animals in the recurring 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle. Every 12 years there is a Monkey year. (Interestingly, Monkey years are all multiples of 12 — from 12 AD, through 1200 ... Read More
