Luck of roaring... Noise welcomes Chinese New Year In ancient
times, so the Chinese say, a terrible monster descended from the
mountains on the first day of the New Year, destroying villages
and crops before returning to its lair. Desperate for
deliverance, the people created an even more terrifying
creature, a loud, fearsome lion, and went with it to confront
the monster as it approached their village. As legend has it,
the monster took one look at the wild, roaring lion and high-
tailed it back up the mountain, never to be seen again. Chinese
New Year is a 15-day celebration of family unity– beginning on
the first new moon of the year– honoring past and present
generations. Though this year’s New Year started February 1, the
Virginia Discovery Museum has decided it’s not too late to offer
kids of all ages a chance to witness the power of the
mythological creature that represents strength, wisdom, and good
luck. They’ve invited members of the Chinese Student Association
at UVA to scare away evil spirits on th