Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year From Corner Media & Bensonhurst Bean

Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year From Corner Media & Bensonhurst Bean
Source: yewenyivia Flickr
Source: yewenyi/via Flickr

Today, February 19, marks the Chinese or Lunar New Year of 2015 and we at Bensonhurst Bean and Corner Media would like to wish all who celebrate a warm gung hay fat choy!

We said farewell to the year of the horse last night and today we welcome the year of the sheep – or ram, or goat (the word yang in Mandarin does not distinguish between the animals). The sheep is characterized by shyness, kindheartedness, loyalty, and a sense of justice.

Famous people who were born in a sheep year include Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Julia Roberts, Mick Jagger, Nicole Kidman, and Will Ferrell.

Whatever furry, hoofed animal you prefer, we wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year. And don’t forget to check out our roundup of exciting, family-friendly Lunar New Year activities in and around the neighborhood!

Send your best Lunar New Year photos to editor@bensonhurstbean.com, or tag them #Bensonhurst on Instagram, and we’ll post them here.

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