According to the Chinese calendar, 2011 is The Year of the Hare.

Rabbits wear traditional Korean outfits during an event to mark the upcoming Year of the Hare at the Everland Amusement and Animal Park in Yongin, south of Seoul, on December 16, 2010. The year of 2011 is the ‘Year of Hare’ under the 12-year Chinese cycle where each calendar year is named after one of the 12 key animals in turn.

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