It is said that in some countries, the traditional Chinese zodiac does not include the "Year of the Rabbit" but instead celebrates the "Year of the Cat". Therefore, 2023 can be considered a paradise for cat lovers, a year devoted to our feline friends. Let's welcome this Lunar "Year of the Cat" with the cats that went viral last year!
In 2022, Twitter was abuzz with many cat-related topics, and numerous viral cat images brought smiles to people's faces. The blog Neko Nabi frequently collects these amusing cat moments. Now, let's harness the power of cats to cheer everyone on at the start of this new year!
Cat Moments to Brighten Your Day
- There's beauty in numbers!
- Is this real or just a joke? Hard to tell!
- With a piece of paper on its head, the cat obediently gets its nails trimmed.
- Looks like a peanut, doesn't it?
- Seems like the cat dreamed of taking a walk together.
- Is this toast flavored like cat heads?
- This mysterious pose—fitness or relaxation?
- A perfect orange cat hotpot!
- Got caught doing something naughty!
- The subtle synchronized feeling is adorable.
- The air conditioner is also my cat jumping platform!
- That thing underground looks scary!
- Suddenly realizing how strong I am.
- Pull the light switch!
- Being supported by someone else's hand on the head feels great!
- This corner is just perfect!
- At first glance, it looks like two heads!
- Going to school together, meow.
- The refrigerator has become my territory!
- Won't let you do your homework!
- Love this cat scratching board!
- Such a comfy cardboard box!
Why the Year of the Cat?
While most East Asian countries celebrate 2023 as the Year of the Rabbit according to the Chinese zodiac, Vietnam and some other cultures replace the rabbit with the cat in their zodiac cycle. This is because the Vietnamese word for the zodiac sign corresponding to the rabbit, pronounced "Mão" in Mandarin, sounds like "Mèo", the Vietnamese word for cat. Thus, the Year of the Cat is celebrated instead, embodying traits similar to the rabbit such as carefulness, playfulness, independence, and protectiveness.
Legend has it that the cat was tricked by the rat and missed the original zodiac banquet, which is why it was excluded from the Chinese zodiac. However, Vietnamese tradition holds that the cat did manage to cross the river and took the rabbit's place in the zodiac, making 2023 a special year for cat enthusiasts.
So, as we embrace this unique "Year of the Cat", let's celebrate with joy and the charming antics of our beloved feline companions!
