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Happy Lunar New Year!
The Lunar New Year is a celebration based on the moon calendar and is widely observed in countries like China, Vietnam, and Korea. It marks the beginning of a new zodiac year in the 12-animal cycle.
The Year of the Fire Horse combines the Horse (the 7th animal in the Chinese zodiac) with the Fire element. The Horse symbolizes energy, freedom, and determination, while Fire adds passion, boldness, and strong leadership. In the zodiac order, the Horse comes after the Snake and before the Goat (Sheep)—each year flowing into the next in a repeating cycle.
To celebrate, we’ll be making bright, fiery horses out of cardboard, paint, and paper—perfect for welcoming a year full of movement, creativity, and spark!
All the zodiac animals are connected in one big circle, and they also share five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) that move in a repeating pattern. Each year doesn’t stand alone — it grows out of the year before it and helps shape the year after it.
Last year (2025, the Wood Snake) was about thinking carefully, learning, and making smart plans — like planting seeds. This year (2026, the Fire Horse) is full of energy and action, so it’s a great year for trying new things, being brave, starting projects, and moving forward with those plans. Next year (2027, the Fire Goat) keeps some of that Fire energy, but in a gentler way — it helps us turn our hard work into creativity, teamwork, and making beautiful things together.
So you can think of it like this:
Last year we planned and planted.
This year we run and grow.
Next year we create and share.
Let’s keep each other healthy, please stay home if you feel unwell or have any potential Covid symptoms. If the weather is extreme due to high heat or rain, Community Arts will be canceled.