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decade
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eastern countries
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Often referred to with reference to the animal zodiac (e.g. Year of the Rat, Year of the Ox)
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2
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era
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Eastern countries
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Characterized by dynastic cycles such as Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, and Qing Dynasty
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3
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era
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eastern countries
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The Zhou Dynasty is an important era in Chinese history, known for its advancements in philosophy, literature, and technology.
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4
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four decades later
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eastern countries
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May not have the same nostalgic connotation and may be seen as a more distant period without as much emotional attachment.
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5
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millennium
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Eastern countries
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The turn of the millennium (year 2000) may not be as significant as in Western countries, and the celebration may not be as big
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6
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sixties
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Eastern countries
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Refers to the 1960s, but may not hold the same cultural significance as in Western countries
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