Wednesday, January 29, 2025 marks the arrival of Lunar New Year. Also known as Chinese New Year, Chūnjié (Chinese), Shōgatsu (Japanese), Sol (Korean), Tết Nguyên Đán (Vietnamese), and more, the spring festival is one of the most important holidays in cultures across East, Southeast and South Asia, as well as the global Pan-Asian diaspora. Embrace the year of the snake with open arms during Vibez Creative Arts Space’s Lunar New Year Paint Party, kicking off on Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Designed to bring good luck into the new chapter of life, the paint party will honor the holiday’s traditions of renewal and prosperity by embracing this special day with creativity and connection. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, an animal representing sensitivity, adaptability, and calm + collective nature. Expect plenty of lion dances, firecrackers, gifts of money in red envelopes, and other festivities around the Madison area in the coming weeks. Here are just a few Lunar New Year events to check out. Find tickets & information for 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration. happening at Lisa Link Peace Park, Madison, WI on Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 12:00 pm CST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. The first day of the new year is the first day of the new moon. Celebrations for New Years are typically a few weeks long. Get an idea about what to expect from the performance with this video from our 2022 celebration, you can find it here! Practice Saying “Happy Lunar New Year” When exactly is Chinese New Year? Chinese New Year starts on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. How long does Chinese New Year go for? Chinese New Year 2025 ends Wednesday, Feb. 12. 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). How long are the Chinese New Year festivities? 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 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 DOWNTOWN MADISON, WI – Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID) welcomes the entire community to celebrate the Lunar New Year in downtown Madison on Saturday, February 24 at 12:00 p.m. in Lisa Link Peace Park at 452 State Street. Experience traditional Chinese Lion Dancing and feed the lions to bring luck in the New Year! 🐲Join us for a 3-hour immersive culinary experience designed for passionate food lovers, home cooks, and anyone enchanted by Chinese cuisine. Together, we’ll honor the rich traditions of Chinese New Year by creating a spectacular feast that symbolizes prosperity, family, and joy. Here’s a curated list of parties and events happening on New Year’s Eve in and around Madison, WI: Aftershock: “Bill and Ted” costume contest, DJ and air guitar contest. Free entry. Concourse Hotel: Dinner, comedy and live music. Accommodation and dining packages range from $299-$759. Essen Haus and Come Back In: Special menu plus live The public is invited to ring in the Year of the Snake at lively Chinatown festivities this Friday and Saturday. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii once again hosts activities for its annual Chinese New Year Celebration at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m 01/25/2025 - 01/25/2025 Lion Dance - Olbrich Gardens - Lion Dances 01/25/2025 - 01/25/2025 Lion Dance - Private Event: Hong Kong Cafe: Lion Dances 01/28/2025 - 01/28/2025 Hoi Gwoong - Eye Dotting Ceremony: ZYKFA: ZYKFA Events Options are plentiful for celebrating the end of 2024 and ushering in 2025 in the Madison area this New Year’s Eve. Find your dancing shoes, save room for a special meal and plan ahead to ring in the new year with style. Many parties have space and ticket limitations, so plan ahead and purchase as soon as possible. Celebrate the year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025 In Madison with a bunch of interesting events. From extensive dinners to lantern making workshops in Madison there is a lot to do on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025 in Madison. Hi, Earthlings! Chinese New Year 2025 is just a couple weeks away. If you didn’t know it isn’t just a day; it’s a 16-day marathon of festivities, family, and all-around good vibes. It kicks off on Chinese New Year’s Eve (January 28, 2025) and wraps up with the Lantern Festival (February This cozy Chinese grocery store has all the right ingredients to whip up the famous Filipino dis, pansit—perfect for sharing during your Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations over the next couple of weeks. It’s a small gem in a big plaza, so keep your eyes peeled—you don’t want to miss it! Where: 30925 Dequindre Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071 January 28, 2025 Chinese New Year – Year of the Snake. February 2, 2025 Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate. 3248 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705 (608) 204-0300. The Chinese New Year (CNY), also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the most significant holidays in China. In 2025, it will begin on January 29th, ushering in the Year of the Snake. 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