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title: "The Lunar New Year begins February 17th, 2026, and the celebrations are ready to gallop in! As the lanterns light up and the festivities kick off, we’re stepping into a fresh cycle filled with…"
description: "The Lunar New Year begins February 17th, 2026, and the celebrations are ready to gallop in! As the lanterns light up and the festivities kick off, we’re stepping into a fresh cycle filled with…"
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category: "Chinese Australian History"
published: 2026-02-16
author: "The Dave & Malou Channel"
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# The Lunar New Year begins February 17th, 2026, and the celebrations are ready to gallop in! As the lanterns light up and the festivities kick off, we’re stepping into a fresh cycle filled with…

The Lunar New Year begins February 17th, 2026, and the celebrations are ready to gallop in! As the lanterns light up and the festivities kick off, we’re stepping into a fresh cycle filled with movement, optimism, and momentum.

This year is the Year of the Horse - a zodiac sign known for its strength, independence, and unstoppable spirit. Horses are natural adventurers: energetic, free‑spirited, and always ready to charge toward new horizons. They bring a year of confidence, progress, and bold leaps forward.

Here’s to embracing that Horse energy and riding into 2026 with courage, joy, and a whole lot of forward motion!

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