HomeMy WebLinkAbout022024-05.1PROCLAMATION
IN RECOGNITION OF CELEBRATIONS OF THE LUNAR NEW YEAR
WHEREAS, most of the traditions associated with the Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Chinese
Nein Year, is typically celebrated in parts of Asia - notably China, South Korea and Vietnam - but it is also
celebrated by diaspora communities around the world such as in Europe and the US, involve a clean slate and
new beginnings. Gifts are exchanged during the Lunar New Year, and the tradition is to gift a red packet or
envelope filled with money. Red symbolizes good luck throughout the New Year; and
WHEREAS, the Lunar New Year is a time of joy and renewal, and a time to illustrate the rich cultural history
and diversity of Asian heritage, and
WHEREAS, the Lunar New Year marks the transition between zodiac signs: 2024 is the year of the Dragon,
2023 the year of the Rabbit. The Lunar New Year on February 10, 2024 brings the Year of the Dragon, fifth in
the 12 -animal Chinese zodiac cycle. The Dragon as a Yang Earth sign possesses resilience and confidence, and
people that are born in Dragon years are "naturally lucky and successful" due to their intelligence and strong
intuition; and
WHEREAS, the annual Lunar New Year Celebration not only provides an educational opportunity for the
community to express the vibrancy of Asian traditions, but also opens up an opportunity for the community to
embrace the cultural significance of the Lunar New Year, and
WHEREAS, during the Lunar Nein Year more than one billion people will feast with relatives, watch parades
and pray for good fortune in the year ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council does hereby wish the Danville community every success in
welcoming the Year of the Dragon, and we wish good health and good fortune to all on the Lunar New Year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this 20th day of February 2024
KAREN S EPPER, AYOR
DA ONG, C YOR NEWELL ARN RICH, COUNCILMEMBER
RENE GAN, Oi&CILHEMBER
R T STOKER, COUNCILMEMBER