![]() The main reasons are habitat destruction, hunting and poaching - though wild tiger numbers are rising slightly. The largest - and among the most threatened - of the world's big cats, tiger populations have been decimated from around 100,000 wild tigers a century ago, to as few as 3,200 in 2010. So more precisely, 2022 is the year of the water tiger. Notable tiger personalities include Queen Elizabeth II, Stevie Wonder, Jon Bon Jovi, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lady Gaga and Shawn Mendes.Įach animal year is further associated with one of five elements - wood, fire, earth, metal, or water. The 12 who made it in order of appearance are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. There are several stories explaining the zodiac: One legend goes that the Jade Emperor - an important Chinese deity - had invited all the animals to a "great race," with the first 12 winning his favor. The start of the Lunar Year also marks the rotation of the Chinese zodiac that runs over a 12-year cycle, each represented by an animal. Also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, the festival marking the advent of spring is widely celebrated in China and several East Asian countries.įamilies traditionally gather during this time to share sumptuous meals, while children are often given gifts of money in red packets known as "hong bao." ![]() ![]() February 1 is the first day of the Chinese New Year this year. ![]()
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