An S04 home game with Chinese New Year’s wishes

In the past few years, FC Schalke 04 has expanded its presence in China and can now boast a large fan basis there. At the home game against Borussia Mönchengladach last Saturday (2/2) the Royal Blues wished their Chinese fans a Happy New Year, ahead of February 5th.

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04.02.19, 15:30

There were New Year wishes emblazoned on the archway before the game and the mascots wore Chinese elements on their kits. The video screen in the VELTINS-Arena had a New Years graphic on it and the advertising boards displayed New Year’s wishes from Schalke fans in China. Stadium announcer Dirk Oberschulte-Beckmann, club mascot Erwin and three other mascots also wore special New Years scarves.

The Chinese New Year begins on February 5th this year – it is the year of the pig. In China the pig stands for wealth and is a symbol for happy and tolerance.

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