About this event Dublin Lunar New Year returns for Year of the Snake in 2025. Founded in 2008, Dublin Lunar New Year is a programme of the City Arts Office, part of the Culture, Community & Recreation Department of Dublin City Council. Welcome to Dublin Lunar New Year. Enjoy a warm welcome to Dublin Lunar New Year 2025 from President Michael D. Higgins, Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain, our wonderful Ambassadors and Embassy Representatives. Read more Lunar New Year is a time associated with traditions, families and communities. As we welcome the Year of the Snake in 2025, I know in Chinese culture, the snake symbolizes wisdom and knowledge. In 2024, we have celebrated the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and China. Dublin Lunar New Year Festival 2025 returns for Year of the Snake . Established in 2008, Dublin Lunar New Year (DLNY) celebrates, promotes and deepens the understanding of the East Asian/Irish relationship year-on-year. The festival will take place from Saturday, January 25th, to Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, featuring a vibrant lineup of events across the city, including workshops, exhibitions, food and drink experiences, visual arts, and much more. The festival is committed to showcasing Asian culture and heritage 2025 is the Year of the Snake – symbolising wisdom, transformation and resilience – and the East Asian community in Dublin will come together to celebrate from January 25 until February 2. Celebrate Dublin Lunar New Year 2025, the year of the snake, with vibrant performances, family-friendly activities, and delicious cuisines. 2025 is the Year of the Snake – symbolising wisdom, transformation and resilience – and the East Asian community in Dublin will come together to celebrate from January 25 until February 2. Share Find out what's on for Dublin Lunar New Year . Since 2008, Dublin City Hall has been hosting the Dublin Chinese New Year Festival annually. The 2025 Dublin Lunar New Year Celebration will run from Jan 25 to Feb 2, offering the Irish public a Lunar New Year, which runs from January 29 to February 12 2025, will be marked with a packed programme of events, with lots of opportunities for Asian food lovers of all ages to get involved in the celebrations and immerse themselves in time-honoured Chinese traditions. More details in the Dublin Gazette over the coming weeks. Chinese Lunar New Year performances in Center Plaza Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Santa Monica Place! Visit us from January 28th to February 13th and write a wish for the cherry blossom wishing trees, stand under the red and gold lanterns in Center Plaza, and grab a photo with all of our festive Lunar New Year décor plus pick up a Lunar New Year craft kit for the kids*. Plus, visit us on Business group Dublin Town, in partnership with Dublin City Council City Coordination Office and local businesses including the Asia Market, is once again organising street events. Dublin City Centre is once again set to resound to the excitement and vibrancy of the Lunar New Year through the Click here for our Chinese New Year 2025 Brochure. Pre-order is available from 6 January 2025 at Imperial Treasure Restaurant or via Imperial Treasure’s e-store ( Terms and Conditions: A) Fatt Choy Yu Sheng. Available for dine-in and takeaway from 6 January to 12 February 2025. 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 Lunar New Year rush starts after China lifts COVID travel rules. By Associated Press. Lion dancer makes impact on Chinese Lunar New Year tradition. By Mori Rothman, Michael D. Regan. Happy Lunar Chinese New Year in Dublin is a massive two-week festival featuring dance, film, talks, music, and sports activities. Initiated by the Dublin City Council, the festival engages all communities that celebrate the Lunar New Year (China, South Korea, North Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia 🧧 Jan. 28 | Noon to 5 p.m. | Dublin Scioto High School — Attend the Chinese New Year Festival with arts, crafts and music! The event is hosted by students, The Ohio Contemporary Chinese School and the Ohio Chinese Culture Link. 🧧 Feb. 11 | 12:30-4 p.m. | Daniel Wright Elementary School | Taiwanese Lunar New Year Celebration. Celebrate the year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025 In Dublin with a bunch of interesting events. From extensive dinners to lantern making workshops in Dublin there is a lot to do on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025 in Dublin. Chinese New Year 2025 zodiac horoscopes show three signs that could have tough year ahead 2025. The Lunar New Year's date changes every year and in many cultures, each year is also associated Dublin City Centre is once again set to resound to the excitement and vibrancy of the Lunar New Year through the coordination of street performances as well as offerings of Asian cuisine and music
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