The year of the Tiger is coming to an end - as people around the world prepare for the year of the Rabbit.<br /><br />Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is celebrated over multiple days and marks the beginning of the coming 12 months on the traditional lunisolar calendar.<br /><br />The occasion is observed by many people of Chinese descent and is also commemorated in other countries across Asia, including South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore.<br /><br />Ending the year of the Water Tiger, which is seen as a symbol of strength, braveness and exorcising evils, the 2023 Lunar New Year is set to welcome the Year of the Rabbit.<br /><br />The Rabbit is the fourth animal in the zodiac sequence of 12, and is seen as the luckiest.<br /><br />People born in the year of the Rabbit are believed to be vigilant, witty, quick-minded and ingenious.<br /><br />The animal is also said to signify mercy, elegance and beauty.
