The Macao Government Tourist Office (MGTO) prepared a colourful range of festive celebrations for visitors and residents to enjoy in different local districts including events like the “Parade of Gigantic Golden Dragon”
The Year of the Monkey is just around the corner. One of the most famous depictions of themonkey is the Monkey King in the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.
The Year of the Monkey, according to the Chinese zodiac, is almost on us. Why do so many Chinese want to have babies in this year? Can monkeys do kung fu? Here are six facts about the monkey in the Chinese culture.
Festive parades, fruit-laden tables and fancy new temples are what Chinese worshipers of the Monkey King are preparing for the upcoming Year of the Monkey.
For CCTV's Lunar New Year's eve gala that heralds the Year of the Monkey, one "monkey" is widely considered by Chinese to be indispensable. He is Zhang Jinlai, better known by his stage name, Liu Xiao Ling Tong, meaning The Little Six-Year-Old, which marks the age he made his stage debut some 51 years ago.
Amid the brisk festival air for the lunar new year, monkey themed designs are receiving a high fever, from stamps to commemorative coins, even fashion items and handicrafts.
Liu Xiao Ling Tong recently directed a commercial for PepsiCo's annual celebration of the Chinese New Year.
"Monkey King: Hero is Back," the 3D animated adaption of the classical epic "A Journey to the West," has reaped around 500 million yuan (about 80 million U.S. dollars) since opening on July 10, becoming the most successful Chinese animation in history.
"Odyssey," the latest film adaptation of the legendary Monkey King story, is enjoying success at the box office and fueling waves of nostalgia among Chinese audiences.
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