In celebrating her 60th birthday, Dr. Wu achieved her second lifelong dream: To become a dancer (her first dream was to be a teacher). We hope this video excerpt from Dr. Wu's birthday celebration inspires you to pursue and achieve your lifelong dreams!
Western culture celebrates 60th birthdays as the sixth in a series of decade thresholds. In Chinese culture, we consider 60 particularly auspicious. Here’s why: Chinese astrology is based on a 60-year cycle that reflects the nature of life in the cosmos. There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac: rat, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. There are five manifestations of each animal, each reflecting one of five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Five elements multiplied by 12 animals equals… 60 — in human years, the completion of one cycle in life, and the beginning of another. So from an Eastern perspective, the sixth decade is a particularly significant milestone — making 60 especially worth celebrating!
At Dr. Wu's 60th birthday party, she was awarded three certificates to honor her many contributions to the field of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine as a whole. To see these certificates, please click the links below:
Certificate from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors