China celebrates the new year, that of the Goat.

China entered today in the year of the Goat, after that of the horse. According to Chinese astrologers, the new year should be less hectic, with the placid nature of the animal, a belief ink widespread among the population.

"In the year of the horse that has just passed, a lot of really horrible things happened eg flight MH370 Malaysia Airlines and other airline accidents. says this resident of Beijing, Ji Yonghong. The Year of the horse was really filled with disasters. Many accidents have occurred. I hope this year of the Goat will be a peaceful year, and it will be a step forward for world peace. "

This may be the case, since astrologers indicate that the animal is more docile, symbol of luck and good fortune.A Beijing, the celebrations should last a week.

But the year of the goat is not very popular in the country. Maternity hospitals have experienced an increase in premature births, many women wanting to give birth before the new year. One of the largest countries in the world, with 1.3 billion people, is also celebrating this holiday in temples and pagodas. The following years were those of the monkey and the rooster.