Although the rabbit was smaller than the other animals, it was clever and skilled at jumping, ultimately racing to secure fourth place. Folktales portray the rabbit as a symbol of gentleness, kindness ...

Bidding farewell to the mythical Dragon, the world welcomes the Year of the Snake on January 29 — the first day of the Lunar ...

Also known as Chinese New Year or the arrival of the ... Image caption, The tiger is a symbol of strength and bravery in China - here, an ornament sits beside an example of the red envelopes ...

According to SCMP, tigers have been symbols of strength in Chinese culture, and older medical texts mention the use of tiger bones for treating conditions like epilepsy and rheumatism. However, the ...

Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents one year in a repeating 12-year cycle, which is calculated based on the ...