CBBC; CBBC iPlayer; Newsround; Bitesize; CBeebies; CBBC on TV; 00:03:22 Celebrate Chinese New Year with dumpling making! Published. 14 February 2021 2025 Year of the Dragon. 2025 Jan. 29 Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of people all around the world. This year it starts on 29 January which will be the Year of the Snake. In Chinese tradition, each year is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals: The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram (or goat), monkey, rooster, dog and pig. In 2025 Chinese New Year The ‘Icebreakers’ Chinese New Year Dinner, which will be held on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, is one of the most significant UK-China events of the year, and it offers a key opportunity to network with senior representatives from industry, diplomats, academics, and those involved in culture and the arts. Chinese New Year event cancelled as high winds loom. Lunar New Year 2025 falls on 29 January and marks the Year of the Snake. 3 days ago. England. 12 Jan 2025. In Chinese culture, the zodiacs work in a 12-year cycle that links each year to an animal sign. The 12 animal signs are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog The seventh day of the Lunar New Year (February 4, 2025) is said to be when the Chinese mother goddess, Nuwa, created humanity. Thus, it’s called renri/jan jat (the people’s birthday). For many who celebrate, this year will be the year of the Wood Snake. 2025's zodiac animal is a special occasion, with the Wood Snake being a rare occurrence in the Chinese calendar. Now going into its 12th year (a full cycle of the Chinese zodiac!), CBBC’s Chinese Burns Supper has become a permanent fixture in the China-Scotland business calendar. The event will feature a fusion of Burns Night traditions - including a ceilidh - with those of Chinese New Year as a backdrop for black-tie networking and presentation of the Chinese New Year is celebrated on Wednesday, January 29 – ushering in 2025 as the Year of the Snake. The holiday has roots stretching back some 3,500 years to ancient China, signifying the end of winter and the arrival of a new year. This year’s festivities fall between January 28 and February 4. #Newsround #lunarnewyear #lunarnewyear2023 #yearoftherabbit #explained #explainer Welcome to the official BBC Newsround YouTube channel. Subscribe here ️. ️ It's January and with that, the start of a brand new year. We can start looking forward to all the new and exciting things to come. We want to know what YOU'RE looking forward to in 2025. Check out these amazing Lunar New Year activities and quizzes- Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: Which zodiac animal are you? Scroll or swipe down to find out more about Chinese and Lunar New Year. Water sleeve dancing is a type of traditional Chinese dance that dates back over 2,000 years. The long sleeves enhance the expression of movements, making the actions appear even more graceful and In Chinese tradition, each year is represented by one of 12 different animals, which feature in the Chinese zodiac: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat Check out these amazing Lunar New Year activities and quizzes- Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: Which zodiac animal are you? In Chinese tradition, each year is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals: The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram (or goat), monkey, rooster, dog and pig. In 2025 Chinese New Year In Chinese tradition, each year is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals: The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram (or goat), monkey, rooster, dog and pig. In 2025 Chinese New Year Lunar New Year starts on January 29th and marks the year of the snake. The snake symbolises wisdom, charm, and strong intuition. To celebrate, why not create your own super cool, interactive snake
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