Chinese New Year: the Year of the Water Tiger

2022 is the year of the Water Tiger. In Chinese astrology, this means that it is a year for bold action and change. This is in stark contrast to the Metal Ox year of 2021, which was all about hard work and pragmatism.

The Year of the Tiger can also bring unexpected good news and turn crazy dreams into glorious reality!

In China, the Lunar New Year is the main celebration and the best opportunity to meet with families. Traditionally, houses are decorated, a meal is organised, fireworks are exploded, red envelopes containing money are given and people dance like dragons. In addition to China, many countries and regions of the world also celebrate Spring Festival.

In The Blue Lotus Chinese culture is demystified. Moreover, in the album Tintin takes pains to enlighten his new companion Chang about Europeans, telling him about their mistaken and mistrusting clichés and caricatures of Chinese culture. Hergé probably represented moments he experienced with Tchang Tchong-Jen, the young sculptor who introduced him to a culture that was not his own.

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