The fiery Year of the Monkey - Find out more

Astro Awani
February 8, 2016 13:45 MYT

The lion dance is part of the activity during the Chinese New Year celebration - File pic

February 8 is a day of celebration for all the Chinese community around the world as they celebrate the Chinese New Year. Known as the Spring Festival, the celebration this year is characterised by one of the 12 animals which appears in the Chinese calender.

And this year it is the year of the fire Monkey.

Here are some facts about the Year of the Monkey for all to know:

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