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The Year of the Dragon officially begins on January 23, 2012 and ends on February 9, 2013. The Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac. In ancient China, the celestial Dragon represents an emperor and power. Today, it is the ultimate auspicious symbol signifying success and happiness.
After the peaceful Year of the Rabbit in 2011, the Year of the Dragon will seem full of energy and the spirit of the dragon will make everything seem "larger than life". Sometimes, things will seem better than they actually are and the year will be an over-ambitious and daring one. The Chinese consider the Year of the Dragon to be a good time for people to get married, have children or begin a business venture as the year tends to bring good fortune and happiness. Business should go well and people will make money more easily. Dragons are people who like to spend money and have an all-or-nothing attitude, often putting aside caution.(1)
The Sien Lok Society of Calgary is going to celebrate this event with its Annual Chinese New Year Banquet on Saturday, January 28, 2012. On behalf of the Sien Lok Society, we invite you to join our celebration.
Sien Lok Society of Calgary’s vision is to have a community where lives are touched, enriched and refreshed thought rich ties to our culturally diverse communities. To accomplish this vision, we develop and participate in cultural preservation and promotional activities for those effected by or interested in Canadian Chinese culture.
Sien Lok Society continues to embark on new projects to honour the presence of Chinese culture in Calgary’s social fabric through benevolent activities. Our annual Chinese New Year Banquet is an event that showcases Chinese traditions and culture to advance and promote Chinese Canadian heritage as well as raise funds for other projects.
Years of the Dragon include: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, and 2000.
Where: Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant
When: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Cocktails: 6:00 pm
Dinner: 7:15 pm
Dance: 9:00pm - Midnight
Dress: Formal (black tie or traditional Chinese)
Cost: $88/person ($880/table of ten)
For tickets please contact;
Danny Ng, Director, Sien Lok Society of Calgary
t:
403-262-2124
e:
danny.ng@chinatowncalgary.com
(1) http://2012freeastrology.com/chinese-horoscope.html
Sien Lok Park located along the Bow River in the Chinatown Community.
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Canada-China Cultural Development Association (CCCDA)
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For English, Cantonese or Mandarin Language:
Calgary Chinese Community Service Association (CCCSA): 403-265-8446
