So the snake was sixth and the horse was seventh. The horse was about to come in sixth, but he reared back to avoid stepping on the snake who slithered in just ahead of him.
The dragon was very concerned about the water getting into his nose and putting out his fire, but he managed to keep his head about water and took the fifth year. He was followed by the rabbit - who although he hated getting his ears wet - was very determined, and was helped by the dragon. The Tiger was like a big cat, and hated water, but he had powerful muscles and managed to come in third. The Ox lumbered on, reached the bank just after the rat, and the second year was named after him. Then he himself jumped onto the bank and won the honour of the first year for himself. He became so cross about this, that he pushed the cat into the water. The rat could see that his friend was getting ready to leap onto the bank ahead of them and take the first prize. The cat crouched on the Ox’s head and swished his tail. In this way, they set off into the deep, swirling waters of the river.įortunately, the Ox was powerful enough to swim across the current without any trouble, and soon the far bank was in sight. So he stood by the bank of the river and was about to jump in with a great splash when the pair sprang out of the reeds and landed on his back. They limbered up for the race, and very noisy about it they were too! The Ox looked around for his friends, but he could not catch sight of the cat or the rat. The next morning, most of the animals were up early in time to see the dawn spread her rosy fingers across the river. He was also extremely good-natured, and he agreed to carry the rat and the cat on his back. So the pair went to see the Ox who was very large and a strong swimmer. They both agreed that the contest was unfair to them, as both of them hated water, and neither were strong swimmers. The night before the contest, the rat went to see his best friend the cat to discuss the race. The first to arrive would have the honour of the first year, and the second to arrive would have the second, and in this way, the order of all the years would be decided. He gathered the 13 animals on the bank of a gushing river, and told them that they must swim across to the other side. The Buddha decided to settle this squabble with a contest. He told them that he had decided to pick the 13 most faithful animals and reward each of them with their own year.Īs soon as the animals heard this, they began to quarrel among themselves about who should have the honour of the first year, the second, the third, and so on. One day, the Lord Buddha called all the animals to a meeting. Pigs are great fun, really enjoy life, and love their friends and family. Roosters are extrovert and love to strut their stuff.ĭogs are kind, loyal, loving, and good listeners.
Lunar new year animals 2006 full#
Monkeys are lively, clever and full of pranks.ġ993, 2005, 2017,2029 - Year of the Rooster Sheep love a quiet life and are peaceful easy-going souls.ġ992, 2004, 2016,2028 - Year of the Monkey Rabbits are diplomatic, honest, kind, and stick to agreements.ġ988, 2000, 2012,2024 - Year of the Dragonĭragons bring good luck - so it's great to have one as your friend.ġ989, 2001, 2013,2025 - Year of the Snake
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