The Year of the Tiger is the year of the tiger, one of the twelve zodiac animals in the Chinese lunar calendar. Tiger is a brave and powerful animal, representing fierce power and authority. In traditional Chinese culture, people believe that the tiger is one of the gods, with miraculous abilities and magic, and is respected as a majestic mythical beast.
In the Year of the Tiger, there are many traditional folk activities. The most famous ones are "Lion Dance" and "Firecrackers". During the Spring Festival, people often organize lion dances and dragon dances. Lion dance is a traditional custom to pray for good luck and ward off evil spirits. Setting off firecrackers is to drive away evil spirits and eliminate disasters, and to pray for peace and health.
With the progress of society, modern folk activities in the Year of the Tiger have become more diverse. For example, some cities will hold Year of the Tiger themed exhibitions during the Year of the Tiger to showcase the cultural value of the tiger. At the same time, some games, applications and cartoon images with the theme of the Year of the Tiger have also appeared on the Internet, attracting the attention of many young people. The folk customs of the Year of the Tiger are no longer simple forms such as traditional lion dancing and setting off firecrackers, but the integration and innovation of multiple cultural elements.