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The strong, hard-working, patient and intelligent Ox is trotting towards the Rat to usher in the Lunar New Year of 2009. Three graphic illustrations of this reliable Ox are shown in this set of 3 stamps with denominations of 1st Local, 65c, and S$1.10.

There are a total of 12 animal signs in the Chinese calendar based on five cycles of 12 years each, with each cycle tempered by one of the five Chinese elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. According to Chinese astrology and belief, the traits of these zodiac animals not only shape the personalities of people born under the respective sign but also their lives and the events of the year. Apart from the Rat, the other Chinese zodiac animals are the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.