The end of the
Chinese New Year finished in Southport with a spectacular
display by a team run by SIFU: George Ho FSMA from the Wirral, for
the Grand Palace restaurant on Nevill Street.The road was blocked of for the 30 minute display that saw
two dragons dancing, a marshal arts display and a display of
strength with a man having concrete paving slabs being broken on his
stomach!The Peking and Cantonese restaurant also laid on an
‘all you can eat Dim Sum Buffet’.Some of the customers got more than they bargained for when
the dragons got loose inside.One customer said, “It is fantastic.The food is great and, well the display, I cannot comment on
as it was too good!”
This year is the
Year of the Horse.The
Chinese calendar, which dates back as far as 2600BC, was generated
by order of Emperor Huang Ti, who decided that the year should be
governed by the phases of the moon.The calendar cycle takes 60 years to completely revolve and
has 12 animals as a representation of a cycle.The animals are taken from Buddhism’s belief that Buddha
when he was going to leave called the animals of earth to say their
good byes. Only 12 animals responded to his request and they were
rewarded, by being given a name on the cylinder as he left for
Nirvana.
A Horse:-
Red is their
colour of Luck and red is meant to ward of your evil spirits.Often they are quick -tempered and deep inside, weak to the
opposite sex.Often they like large crowds.They refuse to take advice, as they are independent and very
good with money.They
are thrilled by romance and love the initial excitement of a
new relationship.They
often move from one perfect romantic moment to the next and it may
be a while before they start looking at their partner seriously
without getting totally carried away by the moment. They are easily
won over by tenderness. The ideal partner has to understand that
they need their time for personal grooming and has to be able to
reassure them.
Dates
of the Horse:- 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990 and
this year!
