Lunar New Year Page 14 n THE ASIAN REPORTER February 4, 2019 Year of the Pig forecasts Continued from page 12 n Earth Dragon: Feel free to rejuvenate or remake your living space this Pig Year. w The Snake Communication is the key for Snakes slithering into the Pig Year. Clever, compassionate, and perceptive Snakes will be presented with oppor- tunities to improve relation- ships and resolve conflicts among family or friends. n Metal Snake: Travel to a special place — near or far — when the opportunity arises. n Water Snake: Enjoy the normalness of this year, Water Snake, but be ready for the unexpected. n Wood Snake: The Year of the Pig is the one to meet new people. Don’t be anxious or pessimistic. n Fire Snake: Take time to rejuvenate friendships and relationships from the past. n Earth Snake: Find a hobby that is right for you. Step back from your responsibilities to occasionally enjoy it. w The Horse Familial and personal relationships should enjoy more stability in the Year of the Pig. Confident, calm, and enterprising Horses may find economic success in a partnership or new venture. Looking back to the past may bring personal growth. n Metal Horse: Composure and moderation will be needed to navigate the 2019 Year of the Pig. n Water Horse: During this Pig Year, surround yourself with positive people. n Wood Horse: Optimize your time, Wood Horse, by organizing your personal and professional schedules. n Fire Horse: Be sure to spend time with the important people in your life to deepen relationships. n Earth Horse: A big decision is on the horizon. Be confident and rational when evaluating potential options and outcomes. w The Sheep Prepare for an unexpected change or surprise this Pig Year. Also be on the lookout for a strange event to occur. 2019 is an important one for growing and evolving in several aspects of the Sheep’s life. Candid and sensitive Sheep will deepen a relationship with a loved one. n Metal Sheep: This year is an important one to spend time with the family flock. n Water Sheep: Follow your intuition when taking on new tasks or assessing dangerous situations. n Wood Sheep: The 2019 Year of the Pig will bring interesting offers your way. n Fire Sheep: Feel free to travel, Fire Sheep, but be cautious when choosing destinations. n Earth Sheep: Seek advice from a trusted friend or family member. w The Monkey The Year of the Pig will challenge sensitive, empathetic, and adaptable Monkeys with a journey of spiritual evolution. Find individual time to evaluate new ideas while also consulting with family and friends. n Metal Monkey: Important life decisions will surface this year. n Water Monkey: Big plans and high aspirations are on this year’s agenda, Water Monkey. n Wood Monkey: Analyze new opportunities and chances wisely; lazy Monkeys will choose the wrong path. n Fire Monkey: Be adaptable and creative when making decisions; the year may have mixed results if you are careless or impractical. n Earth Monkey: Pay attention to your health, Earth Monkey. Listen to what your body is trying to tell you. w The Rooster After a Year of the Dog with a few bumps, the Year of the Pig is one to regain power and personal authority. The enthusiastic, capable, and brave Rooster should focus on being organized and efficient to accomplish this. Also be sure to stay informed to avoid missteps. n Metal Rooster: A year of good opportunities awaits the communicative Metal Rooster. n Water Rooster: Get ready for some recognition from those around you, Water Rooster. Your honesty and loyalty have paid off. n Wood Rooster: Help raise up those around you. Your efforts will not only help them, but also bring you joy and satisfaction. n Fire Rooster: Focus on the safety of yourself and others to avoid any potential accidents. n Earth Rooster: Keep your family and friends close, Earth Rooster, as an emotional year is in store. w The Dog Though the Year of the Dog won’t return for another 11 years, don’t despair! The Year of the Pig will present many activities to keep you busy and also help plan for the future. Seek advice from experienced individuals if you hit a road- block. n Metal Dog: Take time to assess your life, but be careful not to get hung up on past mis- takes. Self-reflection may lead to a new and better path to pursue. n Water Dog: Cultivate healthy relationships in your life. Toxic ones may bring you down this year, so be sure to remove them. Trust your gut to guide you about which relationships are worth your energy. n Wood Dog: Investing in education or expanding your horizons may help propel you to a more desirable place. n Fire Dog: Opportunity may come knocking this year. Be sure to act promptly after consulting trusted friends. n Earth Dog: Consider volunteering during the Year of the Pig. Your efforts to help others should increase your self-worth and may lead to new relationships. w The Pig Oink, oink, it’s your year, Pig! After a challenging Year of the Dog, begin 2019 on the correct hoof by setting good priorities and getting to work. The devoted, enthusiastic, and helpful Pig should set goals high and use every opportunity and incentive to see results. n Metal Pig: Overcome a temporary lack of motivation and focus on your priorities. Success will be achieved with determination. n Water Pig: The year will be filled with many ideas. Listen to the opinions of friends and family first and avoid being influenced by someone who is not trustworthy. n Wood Pig: Your year is projected to be a good one, but listen to your sensible side and set aside funds to create an emergency fund. n Fire Pig: Focus on a specific skill this year to create a solid foundation for the future. n Earth Pig: Add more friends to your social circle, Earth Pig, for increased happiness. Your resourcefulness, productivity, and patience will lead you to the fruits of your labor in 2019. Illustrations by Jonathan Hill Oregon Asian Celebration to hold its 34th annual event highlighting Asian cultural heritage Continued from page 10 vendors offering popular cuisine from Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam, India, Thailand, and the Philippines will sell spring rolls, chara masala, veggie samosas, chicken adobo, bulgogi, kimbab, potstickers, Pad Thai, and more. Demonstrations of more than a dozen martial art schools are available for viewing while devouring the tempting options at the food court. For those who would like to learn how to make easy and delicious Asian food at home, there are demonstrations of favorite Asian dishes presented by local families as well as restaurants. This year’s cooking demonstrations represent recipes originating from the Philippines, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia, and India. To reflect the current national dialogue on immigration, the Oregon Asian Celebration is again featuring the Asian Heritage & Justice exhibit, “Our Stories: Immigrants of America.” The display, created by Eugene photographer Melissa “Mimi” Nolledo with support from the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics, includes new photos of immigrant community members accompanied by life stories of what it is like to be an immigrant in Oregon and America. “Now more than ever, we need to share our stories,” Nolledo said. “Through these photographic essays, may we continue to build bridges of hope, strength, and courage to inspire the people around us to accept and understand that despite our differences, we are connected and similar in so many ways — our dreams, our aspirations, our love for country and humankind.” Festival admission is $6 for one day or $10 for a two-day ticket. Youth age 12 and younger are admitted free. Students age 13 and older (including college students) Oregon Asian Celebration Main Stage GET SPIRITED AWAY. The 34th annual Oregon Asian Celebration, themed “Year of the Pig — Get Spirited Away,” takes place February 16 and 17 at the Lane Events Center. In addition to children’s activities (pic- tured), the event features an Asian food court, entertainment stages, and craft demonstrations. (Photo courtesy of the Oregon Asian Celebration) may obtain free admission by visiting an Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) branch and showing their current student identification. Advance adult tickets may be purchased at any OCCU branch or online at . The Oregon Asian Celebration takes place February 16 and 17 at the Lane Events Center, located at 796 West 13th Avenue in Eugene, Oregon. Hours are 10:00am to 7:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am to 6:00pm on Sunday. To learn more, or to obtain a complete schedule of activi- ties, call (541) 682-4292 or visit . Saturday, February 16: 10:00am: Japanese taiko drumming 10:15am: Chinese lion dance 10:30am: Welcoming remarks 10:50am: Japanese song & dance Noon: Korean children’s fan dance 12:30pm: Chinese song & dance 1:00pm: Hawai‘ian & contemporary ukulele 1:30pm: Japanese koto 2:00pm: Chinese traditional song & dance 2:30pm: Japanese taiko drumming 3:00pm: Hawai‘ian hula & music 4:00pm: Japanese taiko drumming 4:45pm: Hawai‘ian hula & music 5:00pm: Traditional Balinese gambuh dance 6:00pm: Minidoka Swing Band Sunday, February 16: 10:00am: Japanese taiko drumming 10:20am: Welcoming remarks 10:45am: Chinese lion dance 11:00am: Japanese koto 11:30am: Indonesian dance & music 1:00pm: Middle East inspired dance & music 1:30pm: Japanese taiko drumming 2:00pm: Filipino dance & music 2:25pm: South Indian classical dance 2:40pm: Indonesian traditional dance & music 3:10pm: Middle Eastern dance 3:50pm: Nepalese traditional dance & music 4:15pm: Japanese taiko drumming & shakuhachi 4:30pm: Northern India dance & music * Performances subject to change