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This is known as Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year, which in 2025 officially takes place on January 29th. As São Paulo is a very diverse city, with a strong Asian presence (among other cultures), events to celebrate the arrival of this new year are in full swing. So if you want to get to know the ancient Chinese culture better, check out the About us. Chinese New Year Parade. Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association and USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice award, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining night illuminated Parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the lunar new year outside of Asia. The Chinese New Year of 2025 falls on January 29th (Wednesday), and will last to February 2nd. It is the Year of Snake. As an official public holiday, Chinese people can get eight days' off from work, from January 28th to February 4th. The Chinese New Year of 2026 falls on February 17th (Tuesday), and will last to February 21th. It is the Year The Lunar New Year 2025, also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, starts on January 29, aligning with the first New Moon of the lunisolar calendar. This widely celebrated event welcomes the Year of the Snake, the sixth sign in the Chinese zodiac, symbolizing wisdom, transformation, and intuition. Chinese zodiac: Year of the Snake 2025 China Media Group (CMG) marked a significant step in global celebrations of the Chinese New Year by hosting a special "Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala" event in Brazil's São Paulo on Wednesday. The event, which drew over 200 attendees including officials, diplomats and cultural figures, showcased Chinese culture and celebrated the growing The event marks the start of the year based on moon-phased calendars and is also associated with an animal from the Chinese zodiac; 2025 is the Year of the Snake. To help you celebrate, we’ve rounded up 5 events filled with Chinese traditions, cuisine, and festivities. MGM National Harbor “Year of the Snake” Conservatory Display and Chinese New Year in 2025 falls on January 29 and ends with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. Celebrations last up to 16 days; the Chinese public holiday lasts from Wednesday to Feb. 4. What is the Chinese New Year: Day 8 (Feb. 5, 2025) People normally return to work on the eighth day. As eight is the luckiest number in China, most businesses like to reopen on day 8 of the New Year. New Year: Day 15 (Feb. 12, 2025), the Chinese Lantern Festival 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). The Wood Snake arrives on January 29, bringing wisdom, intuition, and creativity. A symbol of balance and adaptability, it invites a year of growth and harmony 🐍 Join us at Song qi to celebrate the Chinese New Year and discover our special menu for the occasion 🧧 #songqi #songqimonaco #chinesenewyear #yearofsnake #woodsnake Lunar New Year Celebration Metuchen Town Plaza, Metuchen Learn about the culture and history of this special day with music and dancing, enjoy a special artist exhibit by Julia Win in Peterson Park and celebrate the day throughout local businesses. 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration Bell Works, Holmdel The Jersey Shore Chinese School will hold a Lunar Fest January 26, 12 pm – 4 pm The celebration of the Year of the Snake will feature vibrant performances representing Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Southeast Asian cultures, along with engaging children’s activities and delicious food. This year, Lunar New Year lands on Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025. Celebrations typically begin the night before, and extends up to 15 days. This Lunar New Year marks the transition to the Year of the Snake, which is the sixth animal of the zodiac. Traditionally, New Year’s eve and New Year’s day are reserved for family celebrations, including join us at our 35th annual phoenix chinese week lunar new year festival → february 1-2, 2025 → steele indian school park → free admission! Image by Betto Rodrigues via Shutterstock. One of L.A.’s oldest traditions, Chinatown’s annual Chinese New Year Festival returns and will be honoring the year of the snake with an incredible Golden Dragon Parade on February 8, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. Get the full info here! The Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar and is derived from 12 full cycles of the moon. It is celebrated by many Asian communities including Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese. There are 12 Chinese zodiac animals and one is associated with each 12-year cycle. 2025 is the Year of the Snake. The Chinese New Year Parade is one of the few remaining illuminated night parades in North America, the biggest parade for this event outside of Asia, and was named one of the top 10 parades in Saturday, February 1, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. San Gabriel Mission District 320 S. Mission Drive Lunar New Year 2025: What Chinese Zodiac animal to celebrate, info about the Year of the Snake Lunar New Year 2025, the Year of the Snake, runs Jan. 30, 2025, to Feb. 16, 2025.
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