About Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year and Spring Festival, is celebrated in East-Asian communities around the world.
In 2025, Lunar New Year takes place from 29 January until 12 February.
This cultural festival is traditionally an opportunity to:
- celebrate family and prosperity
- share hopes for the year ahead
- enter into the new year with positivity and joy
This New Year will bring the Year of the Dragon, 1 of 12 cyclical zodiac animals.
The Year of the Snake symbolises intelligence, mystery and renewal.
Events
Guizhou Acrobatic Troupe Performance
| Sunday 2 February 6pm to 7pm
| The Freedom Centre, St Helier An 8-person acrobatics crew will deliver a unique performance, capturing the energy and optimism of the Year of the Snake. The performance will last 45 minutes.
Tickets are free to book through Eventbrite.
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Chinese Watercolour Painting Workshop for Adults
| Saturday 8 February 10am to 11.30am
| The Yard, Jersey Museum Learn the techniques of traditional Chinese painting.
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Lunar New Year children’s activity booklet
Learn about the history of Lunar New Year and enjoy fun educational activities.
This booklet is aimed at 5 to 8 year olds and requires the help of parents or guardians to work through the booklet with their children and access the further learning links included inside.
Children's activity booklet
You can also learn more about Chinese Mandarin from ThinkChinese and BBC Bitesize.
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