Lunar New Year
January 20, 2014
Year of the Horse
forecasts
Continued from page 16
n Fire Rooster: Be sure to maintain a healthy balance
between your professional and personal life. A single-
minded pursuit of success will exhaust you and alienate
loved ones.
n Earth Rooster: It’s shaping up to be a very sociable
year for you, Earth Rooster. Don’t ignore snags when they
occur among loved ones; it is best to speak up when some-
thing is bothering you and not let resentment fester.
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The Dog
The arrival of the Year of the Horse should have Dogs
wagging their tails. The year promises to be a rewarding
one, both personally and professionally. Just remember to
sit up and pay attention when opportunities make an
appearance, so they don’t
pass you by.
n Metal Dog: This is shap-
ing up to be the year when all
your hard work and dedica-
tion will finally be rewarded
with new and exciting oppor-
tunities. You may wish to
celebrate your success by
taking a well-deserved, relaxing vacation with loved ones.
n Water Dog: Your popularity will keep you very busy
in your social life this year, and you may be forced to
choose between several engagements. Try not to
overindulge too much, though, lest it cause detrimental
effects on your health.
n Wood Dog: Don’t rely on others to express their
approval before pursuing interesting opportunities. Your
instincts are sound and you can trust them to guide you to
a good outcome.
n Fire Dog: Your romantic life is taking a turn for the
better in 2014. Dogs in relationships will enjoy a
harmonious year, and those who are single are apt to find
a mate. Embark on new adventures and experiences with
your partner and your relationship will be enriched.
n Earth Dog: It’s looking like a rosy year for your finan-
cial picture as your practicality in the past is now paying
off. Though it may be tempting, try to keep from spending
too much of your savings, as you may need it when times
get tough.
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The Pig
The Year of the Horse is shaping up to be an excellent
one for the talented and determined Pig. Grab all the
opportunities of the year with both hands and you will be
rewarded not only in the present but for years to come.
n Metal Pig: Like the
Little Engine that Could, you
think you can and you never
give up. Your perseverance
should pay off this year when
new and wonderful oppor-
tunities come your way.
n Water Pig: Let out your
inner party animal this year,
as social invitations will abound that will provide an
avenue to meet new and interesting people who may
become valuable resources in the future. Just be sure to
choose your new friends wisely, since you have a tendency
to see only the best in others.
n Wood Pig: Your home life may provide a great deal of
satisfaction this year, and you will make many lovely
memories with family and friends. Offering advice and a
sympathetic ear to loved ones in need will not only feel
satisfying, it will pay itself forward and eventually come
back to you.
n Fire Pig: Following a cautious Year of the Snake, The
Year of the Horse should be a breeze for the Fire Pig. Take
advantage of opportunities to learn new skills or gain
knowledge through education or workshops; your new
awareness will enable you to pursue your goals.
n Earth Pig: With all the excitement of the year, don’t
forget to find time to keep stress levels down. Time alone
will allow you to prioritize your goals and help determine
the course of action that will best lead you to success.
Illustrations by Jonathan Hill.
THE ASIAN REPORTER n Page 17
Lunar New Year events
Continued from page 12
Lunar New Year — the Year of the Horse — with a series of
activities, performances, and more at the Lan Su Chinese
Garden. Festivities kick off January 31 with hong bao (lucky red
envelopes), “Rolling in the Wealth” (10-11am), a Chinese Wishing
Tree (10:00am-noon), lion dances (11-11:30am & 1-1:30pm), a
visit by the Portland Police Mounted Patrol Unit (noon-12:30pm),
and more. Other activities include a display of miniature horses,
demonstrations, music and dance performances, calligraphy, a
lantern display, New Year card crafts, and more. Lion dances are
performed each weekend (Feb 1, 2, 8 & 9) at 11:00am, 1:00pm,
and 4:00pm. The celebration culminates with traditional lantern
viewing February 12 through 14 from 6:30 to 8:30pm (tickets
required). Lantern viewing events include a dragon procession
led by the Lee’s Association Lion and Dragon Dance Team. For
info, including a complete schedule of events, call (503) 228-8131
or visit <www.lansugarden.org>.
Lunar New Year on Free First Saturday
Feb 1, 11am-2pm, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Fuller Garden
Court (1400 E Prospect St, in Volunteer Park, Seattle). Celebrate
the Lunar New Year at the Seattle Asian Art Museum’s (SAAM)
Free First Saturday. The family-friendly day includes free
museum admission, family tours, live music, performances,
horse sumi painting, and a screening of Hu Keming and Liu
Shen’s 2013 film My Avatar Horse (84 mins). For info, call (206)
654-3100 or visit <www.seattleartmuseum.org>.
Lunar New Year at Hing Hay Park
Feb 1, 11am-4pm, Hing Hay Park (423 Maynard Ave S,
Seattle). Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the Chinatown-
International District Lunar New Year Celebration. The event
features lion and dragon dances, entertainment, a children’s
costume parade, food, and more. For info, call (206) 382-1197,
e-mail <events@cidbia.org>, or visit <www.cidbia.org>.
WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR. The 2014 Chinese New
Year Cultural Fair, which features lion and dragon dances, martial arts
demonstrations, Chinese folk dance and music, booths, and more,
takes place Saturday, February 1 at the Oregon Convention Center.
(AR Photo/Jan Landis)
Chinese New Year Cultural Fair
(503) 221-8773, e-mail <bettyjeanleepdx@gmail.com>, or visit
<www.cacaportland.org>.
Feb 1, 11am-5pm, Oregon Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B
(777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland). Celebrate the
Year of the Horse at the 2014 Chinese New Year Cultural Fair.
The event includes traditional and contemporary Chinese
cultural activities, including lion and dragon dances, martial arts
demonstrations, Chinese folk dance and music, and booths
offering food, products, and services. For info, call (503) 771-9560
or visit <www.portlandchinesetimes.com>. To buy advance
tickets, visit <www.ticketswest.com>.
Lunar New Year at Uwajimaya Plaza
Feb 1, 1:30-3:30pm, Uwajimaya Plaza (10500 SW Beaverton-
Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, Ore.). Watch Lunar New Year
performances held in honor of the Year of the Horse at
Uwajimaya. Yo-yo demonstrations and folk dancing take place
from 1:30 to 2:15pm, a lion dance is held from 2:25 to 2:55pm, and
the Sunflower Chinese Dance Troupe performs at 3:00pm. For
info, call (503) 643-4512 or visit <www.uwajimaya.com>.
Lunar New Year at Midland Library
Feb 1 & 5; Feb 1, 1:30-3:30pm, Gregory Heights Library (7921
NE Sandy Blvd, Portland); Feb 5, 5:30-7:30pm, Midland Library
(805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland). Celebrate the Lunar New Year
and welcome the Year of the Horse with cultural performances,
educational activities, and traditional treats. For info, call (503)
988-5386 (Gregory Heights) or (503) 988-5392 (Midland), or visit
<events.multcolib.org>.
“Tales for the Year of the Horse”
Feb 4, 6-6:45pm, Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd,
Portland). Learn about the Lunar New Year with master
storyteller Anne Rutherford at “Tales for the Year of the Horse.”
Rutherford tells stories celebrating the spirit and meaning of the
holiday. For info, call (503) 988-5389 or visit <events.multcolib.
org>.
Sadih Celebration
Feb 14, 7-10pm, Portland State University, Smith Center,
Multicultural Center (1825 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend the
annual Sadih Celebration, a free event celebrating mid-winter
and the 50 days left before Nawruz, the Persian New Year. The
program includes readings, dance performances, storytelling, a
film about Firdawsi’s 11th-century masterwork Shahnameh, and
more. Tea and cookies are provided and participants are
encouraged to bring seasonal food or a snack to share. For info,
call (503) 725-5214 or visit <www.persia.pdx.edu>.
Oregon Asian Celebration
Feb 15-16, Lane Events Center (796 W 13th Ave, Eugene,
Ore.). Attend “Riding Into a New Era,” the 2014 edition of the
annual Oregon Asian Celebration. Visitors enjoy a bustling array
of Asian culture through a colorful marketplace, Asian and
Asian-American entertainment, arts and crafts, cooking and
martial arts demonstrations, youth activities, exhibits, Asian
cuisine, and more. For info, or to obtain a complete schedule of
activities, call (541) 554-9350 or visit <www.asiancelebration.
org>.
PCC Lunar New Year Celebration
Feb 17, 11:30am-2pm, Warner Pacific College, McGuire
Auditorium (2219 SE 68th Ave, Portland). Attend Portland
Community College’s (PCC) celebration of the Year of the Horse.
The family-friendly event features a lion dance, face painting,
music, Asian dances, vendors, door prizes, food, and more. A free
shuttle between PCC’s Southeast Center and Warner Pacific
College is available from 11:15am to 2:15pm. For info, contact
Josh at (971) 722-6328 or e-mail <joshua.petersmcbride@pcc.
edu>. To learn more, visit <www.pcc.edu/asian-new-year>.
Northwest China Council New Year Gala
Feb 5, 11:30am, East Portland Community Center, Cherry
Blossom Center (740 SE 106th Ave, Portland). Enjoy lunch,
cultural performances, and a raffle at a Lunar New Year
celebration hosted by the Fook Lok - Hollywood Loaves & Fishes
Center. For info, call Robin at (503) 953-8104.
Feb 22, 5-9pm, Wong’s King Seafood Restaurant (8733 SE
Division St, Portland). Attend the Northwest China Council’s
annual Chinese New Year Gala ringing in the Year of the Horse.
The event features a dinner, live and silent auctions, a lion dance,
live music, and the presentation of the Flying Horse Award. For
info, or to buy tickets (by Feb 14), call (503) 973-5451 or visit
<www.nwchina.org>.
VCA Chinese New Year
HKAW New Year Gala
Feb 8, 5:30-9:30pm, Union High School, Auditorium (6201
NW Friberg St, Camas, Wash.). Enjoy food, performances, red
envelopes, and a raffle at the Vancouver Chinese Association’s
(VCA) Chinese New Year celebration. For info, or to register
(required), call (360) 834-1858, e-mail <vca_usa@yahoo.com>, or
visit <www.vca-usa.org>.
Feb 22, 5:30-10pm, Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers (1400
Sixth Ave, Seattle). Enjoy entertainment, dinner, an auction, and
more at the Hong Kong Association of Washington’s Chinese New
Year Gala. The event benefits Seattle Children’s, a hospital and
research facility that provides medical care to children in the
Pacific Northwest. For info, or to register, call (206) 588-5452 or
visit <www.hkaw.org>.
Loaves & Fishes Lunar New Year
C.A.C.A. Chinese New Year
Feb 9, 5:30pm, Wong’s King Seafood Restaurant (8733 SE
Division St, Portland). Welcome the Year of the Horse at the
Chinese American Citizens Alliance’s (C.A.C.A.) annual fund-
raising dinner. Proceeds benefit scholarships and youth-related
programs in the Asian community. For info, or to register, call
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USPS releases stamp
celebrating the Year of the Horse
Continued from page one
The U.S. Postal Service
originally introduced a
12-year Lunar New Year
stamp series in 1993
depicting
artwork
by
Clarence Lee. In 2008, the
series resumed with the
work of Mak’s Year of the
Rat stamp. The series will
continue through 2019
with stamps for the Year of
the Ram, Monkey, Rooster,
Dog, and Boar.
The Year of the Horse
forever stamp is available
on a sheet of 12 stamps. A
forever stamp equals the
value of one-ounce first-
class postage. To learn
more, or to purchase the
new Lunar New Year
stamp,
call
1-800-
STAMP24
(1-800-782-
6724) or visit <www.usps.
com/stamps>.