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| Fu N F a c T s |
| This year, 2002, is the Year of the Horse! Feel free to click around! |
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| The Chinese believe that the Phoenix, the Dragon, and the Tiger are the most important animals! The Dragon and the Tiger are said to be ultimate rivals, and the most powerful animals. |
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| A Chinese New Year card |
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| A Chinese New Year Picture |
| Did you know? In ancient times, Chinese peasants had no surnames, or last names. Only the high class, and royalty had surnames. However, the emperor needed them to pay taxes, and therefore needed a full name in order to tell the difference between two or more people with the same name. The peasants took last names after the area they were living in. For example, people living in the area of Yeung, or Yang, took the last name of Yeung ( Yang ). |
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