Happy Year of the Tiger! 🐯 We didn't want to miss out on the fun! This holiday is based on the lunar or Chinese calendar and is celebrated by more than one billion people across the Asian diaspora. Though celebrations often start the weekend before and continue for weeks after, only the first seven days, January 31 to February 6, are considered public holidays. "For me, as a Vietnamese American, the Lunar New Year has always been about celebrating and being with family and friends, and to carry those bonds into another year is something pretty special, especially given the past few years. It's a time to let go of bad blood to make room for the better memories to come and to just appreciate the time we have together. And although I won't be able to be with them in person this year, I'll be sure to send everyone a lifetime's worth of good fortune via a flying tiger!" - Artist Amanda Cotan (amandacotan) #HoustonPublicMedia #TV8 #PBS #NPR #yearofthetiger #lunarnewyear2022