Year of the Yang Earth Rat - Happy Chinese New Year

I know I'm late, but better late than never right?
Well, late in greeting everyone because Im too bus with work, family, and well, gaming :p Was able to greet on time via my own blog, but forgot to post here as well.

So...

in Mandarin: “xin nian yu kuai, gong xi fa cai";
in Cantonese: “sun nien fai lok, gung hay fat choy"; and
in Hokkien: “xin ni kuai leh, kiong hee huat chai".

Thursday, February 7, 2008 is the (lunisolar) Chinese (Calendar) New Year. This year is also known as the Year of the Rat. Here are more details about this new year.

Heavenly Stem: 戊 wù
Yin Yang: Yang
Element: Earth
Earthly Branch: 子 zǐ
Animal: 鼠 Rat

Happy New Year and May You Become Prosperous!!