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Here's why 8 is the luckiest number in Chinese culture

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Friday, August 17, 2018
Why 8 is the luckiest number in Chinese Culture
Did you know the number 8 is considered lucky in Chinese culture? Here's why.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Did you know the number 8 is considered lucky in Chinese culture? So imagine how special the date 8-18-18 is.

Here's why it's so lucky.


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