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It’s the Lunar New Year and the Chinese Year of the Horse. The horse is part of a 12-year-cycle of animals that make up the Chinese zodiac. These interact with the five elements: wood, metal, fire, water, earth. 2014 is the year of the wood horse, taking over from the year of the water snake. Be prepared to stand your grounds and stick to your principles. It will be a year full of argumentation. So it is hard to negotiate or compromise as there are more tendencies for people to fight for their ideals.” Remember there is always space for reflection and compromising. But focusing in the Chinese New year Celebration, Little Saigon near Downtown Orlando had a parade and a Fest like every year and we captured some of the moments. We had the pleasure of watching the drumers in a colossal show, saw the beauty queens and were honored to find some Brazilians present at the festivities. We hope you will have a great New Year.