A somewhat biased view on China…
Today in New Year’s Eve in China… It might be a good time to wish all of you a Happy New Year (????!) since I will be flying to Philippines tomorrow for an 8 days break! ^_^
2006 is the Year of the Dog and if you got born in 1898, 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982 or 1994 you’re a Dog! 
So, what are the characteristics of the people born during the Years of the Dog?
People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people‘s confidence because they know how to keep secrets. But Dog People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. They can be cold emotionally and sometimes distant at parties. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues. Dog people make good leaders. They are compatible with those born in the Years of the Horse, Tiger, and Rabbit.
Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco
Here are some famous people born on the Years of the Dog in no particular order: Sylvester Stallone, Shirley McLain, Dolly Parton, Judy Garland, Liza Minelli, David Bowie, Henry Cooper, Winston Churchill, Confucious, Judy Garland, Alexander Hamilton, Herbert Hoover, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Sophia Loren, Elvis Presley, Norman Schwarzkopf, Steven Spielberg, Angela Bassett, Connie Chung, Andie MacDowell, Kevin Bacon, Chris O’Donnell, Andre Agassi, Tim Robbins, Michael Jackson and Bill Clinton.
Normally, New Year’s Eve is celebrated with the familly. People make and eat dumplings (??, ji?ozi) but we are planning for something different! We’ll meet at Beer Mania around 18:00 for a two hours Belgian Beer apero and then we will head to Dahr Khan, a Mongolian restaurant where we will eat roast mouton, drink Mongolian alcohol and beer and sing student old songs. For that occasion, I will take my Petit Bitu and Arnaud - Arts et Metiers - will also take his book…
Gong Xi Fa Cai! 恭喜发财!
As usual, here are some information on how to go to these bars and restaurant:
Beer Mania
Tel. 131 2690 4396
18 Sanlitun Nanjie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯南街18号
Dahr Khan Mongolian Restaurant
Tel. 6501 7740
11A-2 Jianguomenwai Dajie,Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街甲11-2号
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