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Chinese New Year 2010: Year of the Tiger

2010 is the Year of the Tiger according to the Chinese Calendar. But do you know your animal sign?

Screenshot showing a cartoon drawing of a yellow tiger with black stripes against a red background.


We think this tiger is so cute!

You can
find out your animal sign - and your zodiac personality with a great interactive from Bath's Museum of East Asian Art.


© Museum of East Asian Art

The Chinese Zodiac is a 12 year cycle. Each year is named after one of 12 animals and each animal has a different personality. You are supposed to take after your animal.

If you were born in the Year of the Tiger, you are a brave person...grrr!

© Museum of East Asian Art

 Screenshot of the Chinese Zodiac game showing cartoon animals including: a rat, ox, toger, rabbit, dragon and snake against a bright red background.

Screenshot showing picture and word instructions for how to make an origami tiger.

Would you like to
make an origami tiger? NickJr has a great download for you.

Or why not
make a Chinese paper lantern?

Don't forget to get in touch if you make it and send us a photo too!