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Culture: The Monkey King through the years

Feb 8 marks the start of the Year of the Monkey under the traditional Chinese calendar. One of the most popular depictions related to the popular Chinese zodiac sign involves the Monkey King in the classic novel Journey to the West. Efforts have been made over the years to pass on the adventures of the legendary character, along with his mentor, Buddhist monk Tang Sanzang, to the younger generations through animation works. Visit our website to read about the history of these productions.