Did you know the Chinese calendar is used to predict weather patterns, dos and don’ts of the day, and even the best time to get married?

For thousands of years, Chinese people have been using the calendar to guide their lives. But who makes these predictions, and are they real? We talked to a Chinese calendar maker to find out.

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Producer: Tiffany Ip
Videographer and Editor: Nicholas Ko
Mastering: Joel Roche

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