Re-identify your life’s journey through 2014 Chinese zodiac By Chris Andre Chinese zodiac has been in existence for hundreds of years. Yet little do we know what it truly holds for our personal benefits. Despite the pros and cons, heeding some advice from the auspicious reading doesn’t really hurt. Here’s the Chinese zodiac 101 and the current prediction over love, luck, financial condition and physical wellness. The four pillars Contrary to the prevalent belief, the Chinese zodiac … [Read more...]
Lantern: Symbol of brightness, love
By Aulia Rachmat, published in The Jakarta Post, February 4, 2008. Celebrating Chinese New Year (Imlek) without Chinese lanterns is like being in a house with no light. Made of paper, the lantern, called lampion here, is the main focus of attention of the celebration as it symbolizes the wish for a bright future. In addition, the Chinese believe that while red is a symbol of happiness, gold is a symbol of wealth. So, it is understandable that Chinese New Year ornaments like lanterns are … [Read more...]