Hong Kong stamps year 1987 Chinese New Year – Year of the Rabbit

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Hong Kong 1986  Chinese New Year: Year of the Rabbit SG: 529/32  VF Used

The Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac symbolizes qualities such as gentleness, elegance, and good fortune. The Rabbit is the fourth animal in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle, and its years include 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, and 2023. Each Rabbit year corresponds to one of the five Chinese elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water), influencing the character of that year.

Key Traits of the Rabbit:

  • Positive Attributes: Intelligent, compassionate, diplomatic, artistic, and considerate.
  • Negative Traits: Shy, overly cautious, and sometimes escapist.

Traditions During the Year of the Rabbit:

  • Decorations: Homes and streets are adorned with red paper lanterns, Rabbit-themed ornaments, and couplets to bring luck.
  • Celebrations: Traditional activities include family reunions, dragon and lion dances, and offering sacrifices to ancestors.
  • Foods: Symbolic dishes, such as dumplings (wealth) and rice cakes (progress), are enjoyed to usher in prosperity.

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