Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse in 2026
Local artist Kahi Ching interprets the Fire Horse of the upcoming Lunar New Year in watercolor and charcoal.
“Year of the Fire Horse” by Kahi Ching
“Year of the Fire Horse” by Kahi Ching
To commemorate the Lunar New Year, which begins Feb. 17, we asked local artist Kahi Ching to create an original piece of work in honor of 2026’s Fire Horse. The Chinese zodiac sign symbolizes the power, intelligence and endurance of the horse and the brightness and clarity of fire. This combination only comes around every 60 years. Ching’s gorgeous depiction in watercolor and charcoal reflects hope and energy for the new year. In Honolulu, events celebrating Lunar New Year will take place in Chinatown and elsewhere.
