The 12-year Chinese zodiac calendar cycle is represented by 12 different animals, in this order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon ... be facing their ‘Ben Ming Nian’ (the same zodiac year ...

Nian gao is a traditional New Year cake ... Australians, however, are relative novices when it comes to dragon boat races – the Chinese have been racing them for 2000 years.

Laura gets the chance to fly to China with her family. Her mother is supposed to give a concert with Chinese musician to celebrate the New Year.