In the Chinese culture, the dragon, a mythical creature, is seen as the supreme being. It represents strength, power, nobility, and success. Chinese considered themselves as the descendants of the Dragon. Those born in the dragon year usually possess natural courage, tenacity, and intelligence. They embrace Life with confidence. However, the negative side of the positive attributes exist in Life. Let us hope the positive will always triumph. The legendary Bruce Lee born in 1940 was a Dragon

Listed here below are the more important days of the New Year celebration; which is 15 days.
Day 1 The start of remembering family members, starting from the most seniors, by paying them a visit, with gifts and good wishes
Day 3. A day to remind ourselves that ‘Trouble’ comes from our own mouth, that words can cause us harm. A day to be kind and respectful in spoken language.
Day 7 Everyone’s birthday. A celebration of Life
Day 9 Thanking the Celestial Emperor for the last year and for the new year. Saying ‘Goodbye” to the Devils of the year before, usually with firecrackers to frighten the Evils away.
Day 15 The first ‘Full moon of the year’. A day for Romance; when unmarried girls throw oranges into the rivers or seas, to wish for a good other Half.

For the last 27 years, Jo Lee had owned and operated The Royal George in Hurst Green. Five years ago, Jo closed Eurasia Restaurant and the Pub to start the next phase in her life. Complete Retirement. However, Covid changed that decision. Today, the Royal George continued to provide a social space in the village. The only pub left in Hurst Green for the last 10 years. Jo started The Royal George and Eurasia Restaurant by turning a passion into a business. Today, since the end of Covid, Jo had turned a business into a passion. Eurasia Kitchen started in June 2020 to continue to supply the menu of Eurasia for take home meals and to eat in the Royal George.
Hopefully, this will last for a few more years with a salute to Age and Health.

To welcome in the new year of the Dragon, Jo is holding a Celebration Dinner on Saturday, Feb 10th, 2024. Hopefully, many patrons of the past Eurasia Restaurant will join her to see in the new year of the Dragon.