The Chinese New Year for 2020 is The Year of the Rat
which occurs January 25th, 2020.
The event to celebrate it is on February 8th, 2020 and we will be having
a Geocaching Lunch Event on this day from Noon - 3pm at:
Asian Buffet
6999 Miller Ln.
Dayton, OH 45414
(937)898-1888
The Rat is the first of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party. The Rat tricked the Ox into giving him a ride. Then, just as they arrived at the finish line, Rat jumped down and landed ahead of Ox, becoming first.
The Rat birth years are 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 and, of course, 2020.
In Chinese culture, rats were seen as a sign of wealth and surplus. Rats are clever, quick thinkers; successful, but content with living a quiet and peaceful life. Optimistic and energetic, people born in the Rat year are likable by all. They are sensitive to other’s emotions but are stubborn with your opinion. Their personality is kind, but due to weak communication skills, their words may seem impolite and rude.
There is a plan to release some new caches at the event.