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Year of the Snake 2025: predictions, facts, myths and feng shui
From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year.
Updated: 25 Dec, 2024
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Why the coming Year of the Wood Snake could be lucky
With 12 animals and 5 elements, the Year of the Wood Snake comes around every 60 years, and 2025’s may be more favourable than 1965’s.
03 Dec, 2024
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Why people born in the Year of the Snake make good lovers and colleagues
Snakes are caring friends once you break the ice. They are also romantic lovers and some of the best colleagues to have in a crisis.
05 Dec, 2024
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10 snake-themed Chinese-language movies for coming Year of the Snake
From takes on the Legend of the White Snake to baffling tales of half-snake girls and soft-core erotica, 10 movies for the Year of the Snake.
07 Dec, 2024
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Chinese snake idioms explored as we head into the Year of the Snake
Why would legs on a snake mean something is ruined? What does a bow’s shadow have to do with reptiles? Seven snake idioms and their meanings.
10 Dec, 2024
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8 celebs born in the Year of the Snake, from Taylor Swift to K-pop’s Psy
As the Year of the Snake slithers closer, we look at some well-known people who were snake babies – including a Chinese politician.
13 Dec, 2024
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Explainer | Why ‘growing snakes’ – shingles – is so painful and how to prevent it
Shingles causes a rash that can feel like ‘being burned and electrocuted’ at the same time. We look at its symptoms, treatment and vaccine.
14 Dec, 2024
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How snake went from evil temptress to righteous demon in Chinese mythology
The best known Chinese folk representation of snakes is the Legend of the White Snake. The snake’s role in it has gone from bad to good.
16 Dec, 2024
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Naga, the mythical snake that protected Buddha yet poisoned a river
Often many-headed and called the King of Serpents, Naga is worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists, especially in Southeast Asia.
17 Dec, 2024
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Pet snakes trending in Hong Kong as Gen Z opts for ‘chill’ animals
As more young Hongkongers buy snakes as an ‘easy’ pet option, a vet explains the dangers and why prior research is key.
19 Dec, 2024
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Snake gut secrets unlocked by new study may help treat human diseases
Research on how pythons regenerate their guts may open door to treatment for Crohn’s and coeliac diseases, colorectal cancer, even diabetes.
20 Dec, 2024
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Snakes in popular culture and religion? It’s a love-hate relationship
The snake is the Biblical trickster in the Garden of Eden and the enemy of the Norse gods, but also the saviour of the world in Hinduism.
20 Dec, 2024
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Hong Kong ‘snake bible’ author on why you should learn to fear them less
The coming Year of the Snake is a great time to learn more about them, says Adam Francis, an enthusiast for the reptiles and for Hong Kong.
22 Dec, 2024
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Year of the Snake retreat in Hong Kong to feature snake-themed exercises
The day-long fitness retreat taking place on Lamma Island before Lunar New Year will include strength-building, yoga and Muay Thai classes.
23 Dec, 2024
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Serpent-inspired shoes, dresses and accessories for Year of the Snake
From shoes to dresses and watches, some of the best fashion and jewellery items to wear for the coming Year of the Snake.
25 Dec, 2024
