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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Why Draco Malfoy, a character from ‘Harry Potter’, is a symbol of the Chinese New Year?

Draco Malfoy, the antagonist from 'Harry Potter', has unexpectedly become a mascot of the Lunar New Year in China due to the meaning of his name in Mandarin, which combines the words for 'horse' and 'fortune'.

Feb 17 • 22:04 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The New Year in China Has Acquired an Unexpected Mascot

The character Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter has transformed from a symbol of evil to a symbol of luck as China prepares to celebrate the Year of the Horse in 2026.

Feb 7 • 17:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

From Villain to Amulet: Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter Stars in the Decorations of the 2026 Chinese New Year

Draco Malfoy, a character from Harry Potter, has been chosen to feature in the decorations for the 2026 Chinese New Year, which will be under the sign of the Fire Horse.

Feb 6 • 06:38 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
Life & Tech

A Harry Potter villain is now an unlikely new-year mascot in China

Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter is being embraced as a symbol of good fortune in China for the Lunar New Year due to the auspicious meaning of his name in Mandarin.

Feb 4 • 21:10 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Life & Tech

Draco Malfoy unexpectedly becomes the face of the Chinese New Year

Draco Malfoy, a character from the Harry Potter series, is selected as the face of the Chinese New Year celebrations, surprising many fans.

Feb 4 • 17:45 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Draco Malfoy is New Year Mascot in China

Draco Malfoy has been chosen as a mascot for the Chinese New Year due to the auspicious meanings of his name's translation, coinciding with the Year of the Horse.

Feb 4 • 09:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Harry Potter’s Draco Malfoy becomes mascot for year of the horse in China

Draco Malfoy, a character from Harry Potter, has become a lunar new year icon in China, symbolizing fortune for the Year of the Horse due to the meaning of his name.

Feb 4 • 08:47 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Draco Malfoy becomes an unexpected mascot for the Chinese New Year

Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter series has taken on an unusual new role as a holiday symbol in China, with his image appearing on decorations for the Chinese New Year.

Feb 4 • 06:52 UTC

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