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The Year of the OxPeople born in the Year of the Ox (1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997) are patient, speak little, and inspire confidence in others. They tend, however, to be eccentric and bigoted, and they anger easily. They have fierce tempers and although they speak little, when they do they are quite eloquent. Ox people are mentally and physically alert. Generally easy-going, they can be remarkably stubborn, and they hate to fall or be opposed. They are most compatible with Snake, Cock, and Rat people. --from The Chinese Zodiac
People born in the Year of the Ox are bright, patient and inspiring to others. You can be happy by yourself, yet make an outstanding parent. Marry a Snake or Cock. The Sheep will bring trouble. --from a local placemat (The Beijing)
Chinese New Year at the University MuseumIt's a Penn tradition born sixteen years ago when the Chinese Student Association and the University Museum's International Classroom first joined forces. CSA still spearheads the program (the Year of the Ox's chair is Annie Fu), and students give many of the demonstrations and performances--among other things they teach the handling of chopsticks. But the festivities involve a wider community, with local and regional masters and organizations demonstrating their skills in arts and crafts, music and dance, games and sports that make the day especially appealing to children. A HUP physician gives the acupuncture lecture, while others contribute their expertise on healing herbs, on fitness (via QiGong or T'ai Chi, on harmony through feng shui). A gold-medalist is one of three chefs giving demonstrations on cookery (one does vegetable carving). The Museum Cafe adds some Chinese specialties to the menu, and both the Museum Shop and Pyramid Shop feature Chinese craft items for sale. It's all free with admission to the Museum (which is also free for those holding a PENNcard and those under 6); otherwise, $5 adults, $2.50 seniors and students with ID.
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