I find it interesting how the west (like America) labels this Chinese Year as the Year of The Rooster, when the Chinese character itself (雞) doesn't specify whether the bird is a male or female. In Chinese, rooster is 公雞, hen is 母雞, but the character 雞 is a class that includes all roosters and hens. Somehow I feel the Chinese language itself is less sexist, and therefore less divisive than English...
Anyway, I wish everybody lots of luck, health, fortune, and love in this year, just like the song says. The song really sings it all. Today is another chance for me to start anew, another reason to celebrate and share joy and love. Happy Chinese New Year! Enjoy the song.
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