The Jade Emperor chose the order of the animals in the Chinese zodiac. How did he decide? Watch and find out!

Traditional story adapted by Sue Clarke | Animation by Cambridge English Online

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There are twelve animals in the story. Which one is your favourite? Tell us about it!

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Animals
Lunar New Year
Traditional stories
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SmileyPrincessTwilight's picture SmileyPrincessT... replied on Turkey

I'm a tiger. I'm brave and confident.

HelloForeverHi's picture HelloForeverHi replied on China

I'm a chinese !
Nice to meet you!
I'm a Ox  !
But I like Dragon and horse and more!

WhiteFolkHill's picture WhiteFolkHill replied on Vietnam

Hello. I am Quynh. I am from Vietnam. My favorite days are Christmas and Tet. Tet means Chinese New Year. In Tet, I always go out with my parents. This Tet, I went for a trip. I went to Singapore and Malaysia. They are two beautiful country. I love this website because It's interesting.

HelloDiamondDolphin's picture HelloDiamondDolphin replied on

Hello Quynh ! I am from Viet Nam , too ! Look like you ! But In Tet , sometimes I should to home alone !

HappySapphire90's picture HappySapphire90 replied on

Hello Quynh. My name is Nicolas. I love Vietnam, your country. Vietnam is so beautiful. I went there last year. People in your country are so nice. Nice to meet you, new friend.

KingDragonflyDragon's picture KingDragonflyDragon replied on China

i am a rabbit. It 's very clever.

SkatingHarpT-Rex's picture SkatingHarpT-Rex replied on Sri Lanka

the horse is the best

LadyNatureRock's picture LadyNatureRock replied on Vietnam

I am a snake, sssssssssssssss

QueenCactusJewel's picture QueenCactusJewel replied on Korea (South)

I'm a tiger, the third animal~!

DuchessBallerinaStegosaurus's picture DuchessBallerin... replied on

What happened to the giraffe?

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