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Tiger is symbol of 2010

Almaty, January 01, 2010 (Khabar) - What will be the new year? Why Oriental ancient sages entrusted tiger to accompany one-year of twelve-year cycle? Our journalists went to the Chinese diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan to answer these questions.
Counselor of the Chinese embassy in Kazakhstan Xiao Qinghua was among the first diplomats who arrived in Kazakhstan 18 years ago. A foreign visitor begins his every day with a review of local press. Having read the news, Xiao Qinghua begins reading a horoscope. Predictions of stars play a special role in the life of China, the country where the system of Oriental chronology originated. The diplomat considers the New Year will become the period of Kazakhstan's new victories if to take into consideration strong-willed character of tiger.

Xiao Qinghua, counselor of the Embassy of China in Kazakhstan:
- Year of the Tiger, I think everybody knows the nature of tiger. He is a powerful king in the woods. The year was difficult, economic crisis, but I think Kazakhstan had done everything this year in order people did not feel the crisis. I believe the next year will bring more success to Kazakhstan, because your policy is clear and concise.

China has many legends explaining the origin of the Eastern calendar. One legend says many thousands years ago the celestial emperor invited all the animals to celebrate his birthday. Representatives of twelve species responded the invitation and the emperor ordered each of them reign on the earth one year in the order in which they came to the palace. Xiao Qinghua year of tiger is strong and he himself was born in a year of rabbit. And he thinks he has a soft character.
During twenty-seven years of diplomatic service Xiao Qinghua became used to many international festivals. Nevertheless, the 31st of December is a secondary date for him as for many Chinese people. Traditional New Year in China will occur on February 14, this holiday is celebrated with gulp of crackers and a large abundance of national dishes.

Lin Tszebyao, cook:
- The festive table is not just food, but a whole set of congratulations with best wishes. Serving the food people would secretly wish each other good and prosperity.

Astrologers making forecasts for the next year, based on the traditional interpretation of the nature of the animal. Taking into consideration the predatory nature of the tiger, 2010 is recommended to celebarte with meat products and drinks of amber color.

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