Tag: Horse Year
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Happy Chinese New Year – Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse (2026)
Today, 17th February 2026, we welcome the Chinese New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse in the traditional Chinese calendar. For those of us who practise Wing Chun Kung Fu here in the Cotswolds, Chinese New Year isn’t just another date; it marks the cultural and philosophical roots of our…
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Lai See: Red Envelopes, Chinese New Year, and Wing Chun Tradition
As the Chinese New Year approaches, you may notice small red envelopes being exchanged between people or hanging above shop entrances in Chinese communities. These are called Lai See (also known as red packets), and they carry deep cultural meaning connected to luck, respect, and prosperity. Traditionally, Lai See are given from elders to juniors…