Everyone is welcome to celebrate the Lunar New Year with food, fireworks and games at the University of Exeter. Also known as the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year is the most celebrated and longest of all Asian festivals and is observed by millions of people around the world. University of Exeter Chinese New Year celebrations are the biggest in the city and are regularly attended by over 2000 people. The celebrations are presented by the Chinese Student Scholars Association (CSSA) and supported by University of Exeter, University of Exeter Business School, Students Guild and Streetwise Fund. Chinese New Year celebrations put on by the University of Exeter were supported by InExeter funding. Everyone is welcome to celebrate the Lunar New Year with food, fireworks and games at the Wednesday 29 January marks the first new moon on the lunar calendar and the start of the Spring Festival and the Year of the Snake in China. It is the year of the Wood Snake. The snake symbolizes longevity, wisdom, and mystery in Chinese culture. The combination of the snake and “wood” elements means 2025 will be a year of propensity and Our Chinese New Year celebrations are the biggest in the city and are regularly attended by over 2,500 people. Our family friendly celebrations start on campus at 3pm with Dragon and Lion dancing in the Great Hall. The University of Exeter celebrated the Chinese New Year on Saturday 13 February in Exeter city centre and on the Streatham Campus. The Dragon and Lion dancers paraded through the city, starting in Buffet City, on George Street, ending at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM), on Queen Street. University hosts vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations Traditional dragon dancing, distinctive culinary delights, martial arts demonstrations and spectacular fireworks are just some of the colourful festivities planned to welcome in the Year of the Rooster at the University of Exeter. Thousands of people will mark Chinese New Year at the University of Exeter with fireworks, dancing and dragons. Stalls illustrating Chinese traditions and crafts, delicious Chinese cuisine, martial arts demonstrations and performances will be on offer at the Streatham campus for the family-friendly People will be able to celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the University of Exeter with fireworks, dancing, food and games. This month marks the first new moon on the lunar calendar and the Welcome in the Year of the Pig with traditional dragon dancing, vibrant displays and dazzling fireworks at the University of Exeter’s Chinese New Year celebrations. People of all ages are welcome at the event, which takes place on Sunday 17 February in the city and on the Streatham campus. The Spring Festival is the most celebrated and longest of all Asian festivals and is observed by millions of people around the world. Different countries in East Asia hold their own new year celebrations at this time. Spring Festival celebrations at the University of Exeter will take place on Tuesday, 13 February. Celebrate the year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025 In Exeter with a bunch of interesting events. From extensive dinners to lantern making workshops in Exeter there is a lot to do on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025 in Exeter. The University has a good reputation for hosting student-led cultural events and Chinese New Year is always well attended by students, staff and local residents. This will be the perfect venue for our Chinese student community to share their culture with us. I personally can’t wait to see the Dragons and Lions dancing on the Great Hall Piazza The University has a good reputation for hosting student-led cultural events and Chinese New Year is always well attended by students, staff and local residents. This will be the perfect venue for our Chinese student community to share their culture with us. I personally can’t wait to see the Dragons and Lions dancing on the Great Hall Piazza Exeter Golf and Country Club. Celebrate an exceptional New Year's Eve with fizz, food and festivities on the menu at Exeter Golf and Country Club.For those who like to wine and dine then book yourself the New Year’s Eve Dinner in their Wear Park Restaurant, but if you’re more about the party then get your dance shoes on for the New Year's Eve Ball, with one of the region’s best DJs Wednesday 29 January marks the first new moon on the lunar calendar and the start of the Spring Festival and the Year of the Snake in China. It is the year of the Wood Snake. The snake symbolizes longevity, wisdom, and mystery in Chinese culture. The combination of the snake and "wood" elements means 2025 will be a year of propensity and mystery. Exeter. What's On. Exeter City Centre to completely transform for Chinese New Year celebrations. This will be the first time the city will be dressed to celebrate the festival. devonlive. Traditional dragon dancing, distinctive culinary delights, martial arts demonstrations and spectacular fireworks are just some of the colourful festivities planned to welcome in the Year of the Rooster at the University of Exeter. More than 2,500 local residents, staff and students are expected to attend this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations on Saturday 11 February at the University’s Chinese New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays and 2015 will be the Year of the Goat. In China, it is known as the "Spring Festival" and marks the end of the winter season. The University of Exeter will be celebrating the Chinese New Year on Saturday 21 February in Exeter city centre and on the Streatham Campus. Over 2000 people came to campus to celebrate the Chinese New Year and welcome in the Year of the Snake. This annual event organised by the Chinese Student Scholars Association and International Student Support team welcomes students, staff and the public to celebrate Chinese culture with the 1373 Chinese students at the University of Exeter.
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