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It’s the Year of the Rooster…Let’s Celebrate!

by Morgan Starr

February 1, 2017

Happy Chinese New Year! To celebrate, take a look this gallery dedicated to the Year of the Rooster.

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The Chinese calendar is based on 12 animals: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, dog, pig and this year’s animal, the rooster!

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The Chinese calendar is based on 12 animals: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, dog, pig and this year’s animal, the rooster!

Roosters are highly motivated and conscientious when it comes to work. Sometimes, however, they can be too hasty, but when it comes to getting the job done, they’re not chicken!

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Roosters are highly motivated and conscientious when it comes to work. Sometimes, however, they can be too hasty, but when it comes to getting the job done, they’re not chicken!

Women born in the year of the rooster are known to dress beautifully in a variety of colours…

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Women born in the year of the rooster are known to dress beautifully in a variety of colours…

People under the sign of the rooster are very capable speakers, they are quick witted and think fast!

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People under the sign of the rooster are very capable speakers, they are quick witted and think fast!

Those born in the year of the rooster like to be the centre of attention, so go ahead and shake your tail feather!

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Those born in the year of the rooster like to be the centre of attention, so go ahead and shake your tail feather!

People born in the year of the rooster are independent, capable, warm-hearted and quick!

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People born in the year of the rooster are independent, capable, warm-hearted and quick!

Suitable jobs for the rooster include politicians, police officers, diplomats, designers and athletes.

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Suitable jobs for the rooster include politicians, police officers, diplomats, designers and athletes.

Famous celebrity roosters include, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake!

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Famous celebrity roosters include, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake!

It makes sense that people born in the year of the rooster are punctual, they’re up at the crack of dawn!

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It makes sense that people born in the year of the rooster are punctual, they’re up at the crack of dawn!

Roosters are honest, brave and beautiful. This is your year roosters, so spread your wings!

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Roosters are honest, brave and beautiful. This is your year roosters, so spread your wings!

Breaktime

Written ByMorgan Starr

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