2022 The Year of the Tiger

This tradition began in 1986 with a ceremony created by Andres Yanomé to celebrate the Year of the Tiger, honoring our founder and fellow Tiger, Gian Franco Brignone, both passed away last year. So this edition was in gratitude and remembrance to honor their friendship in a full circle celebration just as they did for the first time 36 years ago.

In the Chinese calendar, the twelve zodiac animals are paired with the five earthly elements in a 60-year cycle and that is celebrated during the new moon, which symbolizes NEW BEGINNINGS. The year of the Metal Ox has come to a close, and we find ourselves now in a Water Tiger year.