Join vibrant festivities in Birmingham for the Year of the Snake. From dragon processions to fireworks, experience a blend of tradition and modernity in the heart of Chinatown. Birmingham is gearing up for a vibrant celebration to mark the Chinese New Year 2025, ushering in the Year of the Snake. Chinese New Year 2025, or Lunar New Year will be celebrated across the globe latest month and is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in Chinese culture. Here in Birmingham Birmingham’s Chinese New Year Celebrations will take place Sat 1 – Sun 2 Feb to welcome the Year of the Snake. There will be a packed programme of traditional performances and festivities to celebrate the new year. Follow us on social media more details as they’re announced. Chinese New Year 2025 is co-produced by Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee and Birmingham Hippodrome. This year’s festival is sponsored by Uber Eats and supported by Southside District, The Arcadian, Wing Yip and Brothers Foundation and The Birmingham Chinese School. The Saturday programme is in partnership with Bullring & Grand Central. Birmingham’s Chinese New Year Celebrations will take place Sat 1 – Sun 2 Feb to welcome the Year of the Snake. Chinese New Year Festival shines a spotlight on the fantastic talent within our region and promises to wow audiences with both traditional and modern music, dance and theatre performances. Join us to wish each other Happy New Year The first day of the Lunar New Year begins with the first new moon of this calendar. Each year in the lunar calendar is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. This year, 2025, is the Year of the Snake and takes place on Wednesday, January 29. Traditionally Chinese New Year 2025 is co-produced by Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee and Birmingham Hippodrome. This year’s festival is sponsored by Uber Eats and supported by Southside District, The Arcadian, Wing Yip and Brothers Foundation and The Birmingham Chinese School. The Saturday programme is in partnership with Bullring & Grand Central. Birmingham Chinese New Year 2025 🌟. Join us in the heart of Birmingham’s Chinatown on Sunday, 2nd February 2025 as we celebrate the Year of the Snake with one of the city’s most vibrant and exciting cultural festivals! 🎉. After the incredible success of previous years, this year’s celebration promises to be even bigger and better. Chinese New Year 2025 is co-produced by Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee and Birmingham Hippodrome. This year’s festival is sponsored by Uber Eats and supported by Southside District, The Arcadian, Wing Yip and Brothers Foundation and The Birmingham Chinese School. The Saturday programme is in partnership with Bullring and Grand Central Birmingham is preparing for Chinese New Year 2025, marking the Year of the Snake with a vibrant weekend of events coming up in February. The celebrations promise a mix of tradition and modernity So gather your friends, explore the city, and ring in the Year of the Snake with joy and good fortune. Wishing you a Happy Lunar New Year! If you’d like to share your experience of Lunar New Year or other celebrations, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at studentcommunications@contacts.bham.ac.uk. The China Institute is delighted to present to you our 2025 New Year Concert! Join internationally renowned Chinese Pianist Di Xiao and a talented company of virtuoso performers for a concert threaded with harmony and moonlight to welcome the new year of the Snake! A host of dazzling performers including: Di Xiao – Pianist Ziyang Huang - ErHu Event in Birmingham, United Kingdom by Chinese Festival Committee Birmingham and Birmingham Hippodrome on Sunday, February 2 2025 with 536 people interested and 93 people going. 6 posts in the The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese celebration marking the end of the Lunar New Year, symbolizing light, hope, and new beginnings. When is the Lantern Festival in Birmingham 2025? The festival will take place on [insert date], during the full moon of the first lunar month. The festival is celebrated by one sixth of the population around the planet. This year, it falls on 29th February 2025, marking the Year of the Wood Snake.In Chinese culture, the Wood Snake represents wisdom, transformation, and renewal – making this an especially auspicious year for new beginnings. Chinese New Year 2025 is co-produced by Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee and Birmingham Hippodrome, with the support of Bullring & Grand Central, Uber Eats, and Southside District. Stay tuned for the full programme announcement in January, and get ready to make some memories this February! Chinese New Year Festival on Sat 1 & Sun 2 Feb. Birmingham City Centre is likely to be very busy over the weekend, so we suggest you leave as much travel time as possible to get to Birmingham Hippodrome. Please note, the following road and car park closures may affect your visit: Inge Street will be closed to traffic from 6am on Sat 1 Feb. Chinese New Year 2025 falls on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. While the public holiday lasts for seven days (29 January – 4 February 2025), factory closures can extend well beyond this. Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee and Birmingham Hippodrome have announced the return of the city’s annual Chinese New Year celebrations in February. Festivities will start in the city centre on Saturday 1 February with lion and dragon processions in partnership with Bullring & Grand Central. Top Cities to Celebrate the Chinese New Year in the UK. The UK cities celebrate the Chinese New Year, offering memorable experiences across England, Scotland, and Wales. Here are the top destinations to immerse yourself in the festive spirit. 1) London. London in January is a hub for Chinese New Year celebrations. Red lanterns and decorations
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