Year Of The Tiger ~  
Article by Wendy VanHatten
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Considered by the Chinese to be a risk taker in life and a leader, rather
than a follower…2010 is the Year of the Tiger. People born under the sign
of the Tiger are adventurous self starters who take on something new.
They look for solutions to challenging situations rather than focus on the
problems and shortcomings. Positive in their outlook they surround
themselves with people who are open, honest, effective and productive.
People born under the Tiger are thought to be lucky but really are ones
who are more likely to make their own luck. Tigers are confident people
who like the lime light and possess a high level of personal presence.

Sound like anyone you know?
Year of The Tiger - Dragon Head
Well, if you were born in 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986 or
2010 this is you. And your prediction? The year 2010 is your year to look
forward to a year in which to really shine, either personally or
professionally.

How do you celebrate? You could start by attending a Chinese New Year
Parade. This Spring festival has been celebrated for over 5,000 years in
China. San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade originated during the
Gold Rush days and is now the largest Asian event in North America.

In 1847 San Francisco was a sleepy little village known as Yerba Buena
with a population of 459. With the discovery of gold and the ensuing
California Gold Rush over 50,000 people had come by 1849. Many were
the Chinese who came to work in the gold mines, on the railroad and in
the city.

Eager to share their culture they chose to showcase it by using a popular
American tradition. A parade…complete with firecrackers to drive away evil
spirits.
San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade and Festival Float
Today the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade and Festival is the
largest celebration of its kind in the world, attracting over three million
spectators and television viewers throughout the U.S., Canada and Asia.
Education and entertainment go hand in hand with the colorful pageantry
surrounding this annual event.