农历新年快乐!

Yong-sama here would like to wish everyone out there a Happy Chinese New Year!

Yes, the Lunar New Year celebrated by all Chinese around the world is finally here.
It's also the time to say "Bye-bye!" to the Year of the Doggy...
Yong-sama:"Out you go doggy!" Doggy:"Woof!"

And say "Hello!" to the Year of the Piggy...
Ooo... this is one angry looking pig o.O (Saizou from Peacemaker Kurogane)

Or, to be more accurate, the Year of the Fire Pig. And as the Chinese would call it, 'Shao Zhu'.

Yup, that is one REALLY burnt piggy alright.

And of course, Chinese New Year would not be complete without those oh-so-sweet (although not always) 'kam' (gold), which are also known as tangerines.

Not to forget the ang paus (red packets) that would often leave kids with money signs in their eyes and married adults groaning with loath. These aren't real ang pau packets... they are actually the packaging for those wet towels you usually get when you go to restaurants. Cool eh?

Finally, Yong-sama predicts that this Year of the Oink Oink is going to be a prosperous one, Hohoho!

Once again, Happy Chinese New Year to all, folks! And may your new Lunar Year be filled with happiness, joy and prosperity in abundance. Gong Xi Gong Xi!