It's the Brian Laird Show on WNYC. I'm Kusha Navadar filling in for Brian today.

So today we've gone through some heavy topics, but there are also a lot of reasons to celebrate.

For instance, Lunar New Year.

So let's end the show with your Lunar New Year celebrations.

Tuesday marked the start of the year of the firehorse in the Chinese zodiac tradition.

Did you know that in addition to the 12-year animal cycle, and I just learned this,

each year is also ascribed one of the five elements, wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.

The fire horse only comes around every 60 years, and it's supposed to be very intense, is my understanding.

So how do we make the most of it?

Joining me now to help us celebrate Lunar New Year and catch some good luck maybe is Master Poonian,

feng shui master and Chinese zodiac expert.

She was the Feng Shui consultant in the revitalization project of Times Square and Unisphere at Columbus Circle.

Master Poonian, welcome to WNYC.

Thank you. My pleasure, Kuzra. And listeners, Lunar New Year festivities will be taking place until March 3rd. I want to know how you're celebrating. What are your family or community

traditions for this time of year? Are you hosting an event? Here's your

opportunity to plug it on live radio. And even if you're not a part of the culture per se, how do you

join in on the fun? Call or text us with Lunar New Year in New York City plans, suggestions,

memories. We are at 212-433 W-NYC.

That's 212-433-9692.

Okay, so Lunar New Year is often called Chinese New Year.

But it's not just China that celebrates it, right, Master Punyan?

Which countries and people celebrate this holiday?

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