The Great Race
Year of the Horse (2026)
The 5 elements
Zodiac Personalities
Festive Traditions
100

The supreme deity of Taoism organised the "Great Race" to determine the order of the zodiac

Who is the Jade Emperor?

100

These are the 2 primary colours considered lucky for those born in the Year of the Horse

What are yellow and green?

100

The zodiac operates on a cycle of this many years

What is 60?

100

This animal is known for being the most powerful, lucky and ambitious sign

What is the Dragon?

100
These red envelopes filled with money are given to children and retirees to pass on good fortune

What are Hong Bao?

200

This animal arrived first by riding on the Ox's back and jumping off at the finish line

What is the Rat?

200
In the 60-year cycle, 2026 is specifically the year of this elemental horse

What is the Fire Horse? 🔥

200

If you were born in 2024 (Year of the Dragon), this was your element

What is Wood?

200

People born under this sign are said to be clever, mischievous, and great problem solvers

What is the monkey?

200

This traditional dance, often performed by 2 people in a single costume, is meant to scare away evil spirits and bring luck

What is the lion dance?

400

This animal arrived last because it stopped to eat and take a nap

What is the Pig?

400

According to the zodiac, the Horse is the most compatible with these 2 other animals

Who are the tiger and the dog?

400

This element is associated with the colour white and represents harvest and strength

What is metal?

400

This sign is known for its stubbornness, but also its incredible reliability and work ethic

What is the Ox?


400

This fruit is a stable of CNY because its name in Cantonese sounds like the word for gold

What are mandarin oranges?

800

Legend says this animal missed out on the zodiac because the Rat pushed it into the river

What is the cat?

800
This is the Trine or group the Horse belongs to, known for being energetic and free-spirited

What is the third Trine?

800

This element is associated with the planet Mercury and the colour black

What is water?

800

This animal is the secret friend of the horse

What is the Goat?

800

These long noodles are served during the new year and should never be cut as they represent this for the eater

What is Longevity?

1000

The Dragon finished 5th because it stopped to do this selfless act for a village

What is making rain?

Also accepted: What is helping a village during a drought?

1000

In Chinese culture, the Horse is often paired with this other zodiac animal to represent Success

What is the Monkey?

1000

This element is considered the mother of the wood element in the cycle of creation

What is water?

1000

This animal is considered the most romantic and refined sign of the zodiac

What is the rabbit?

1000

According to legend, this terrifying beast was afraid of the colour red and loud noises, leading to the tradition of firecrackers 

Who is Nian?

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