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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. 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 People can enjoy tasty Asian food, write a new year’s wish and hang it on one of the trees inside the Forum building and try intricate Chinese knot work. They can also watch a traditional tea ceremony and try some delicious tea, have their fortune told, play new year games, take part in a treasure hunt and speak to the brilliant Chinese 14 likes, 0 comments - exeterunilib on January 29, 2025: "Happy Lunar New Year and Spring festival 2025 to everyone who is celebrating! 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 The University of Exeter’s vibrant street festival, on the afternoon of Monday 30 January, will mark the arrival of the Year of the Rabbit and is open to all. Partygoers are encouraged to wear red. 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 The Lunar New Year marks the transition from one animal to another. The Year of the Dragon, which began on Feb. 10, 2024, ends on Tuesday. Wednesday begins the Year of the Snake. 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. Events in Exeter. The University, in collaboration with Student's Guild societies, supports a number of cultural events on campus throughout the year. We support groups of students who wish to celebrate national, cultural or religious events across campus. In previous years we have helped students to celebrate Diwali, Thanksgiving, and Lunar Events in Exeter. The University, in collaboration with Student's Guild societies, supports a number of cultural events on campus throughout the year. We support groups of students who wish to celebrate national, cultural or religious events across campus. In previous years we have helped students to celebrate Diwali, Thanksgiving, and Lunar The Fairytale New Year's Eve Party 2025. Sunday 31st December, 8pm - 1am. Step into a world of enchantment, where dreams do come true, as you are cordially invited to The Fairytale New Year's Eve Party, hosted by Exeter Phoenix. Join us for a magical evening where dreams come true and the clock strikes midnight – but no one turns into a pumpkin. This important holiday is also known as Lunar New Year in many Asian cultures and can include a variety of traditions and festivities. Join in the upcoming events and celebrate Chinese New Year with your NUNM community! Chinese New Year at the Library. Wednesday, Jan 29, 11 AM, Academic Library. Come to the NUNM library on Wednesday, January 29 The legal holiday is seven days long, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the first lunar month. Some companies and public institutions enjoy a longer holiday up to 10 days or more, because in common knowledge among Chinese people, the festival lasts longer, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the 15th day of the first lunar month (Lantern Festival). The University of Exeter is proud to offer up to 50 full-time PhD scholarships in collaboration with the China Scholarship Council (CSC), for September 2025/26 entry. As a Russell Group University our research makes a difference across the world. An evening course for Mandarin Chinese Beginners. Little or no previous experience of the language required. Open to all adults over 18. Wednesday evenings 18:30 - 20:30 Members of the public: £185 (standard fee) University of Exeter and Falmouth students, staff & alumni: £165 (discounted fee). Fees must be paid in advance for one full course. A firm favourite in Edinburgh's cultural calendar is the long-enjoyed Chinese New Year Concert at Usher Hall: join us to say farewell to the Year of the Dragon and warmly usher in the Year of the Snake! Combining the best of Scottish and Chinese culture, we're delighted to present cultural quips, thunderous lion dancing, spirited Highland dancing, and the elegant Edinburgh Symphony Orchestra. The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*. Come celebrate the coming of Spring and the start of the Year of the Snake in grand style at the 2025 East Tennessee Chinese New Year Festival! This family-friendly variety show will feature dancing, singing, music, a traditional lion dance, martial arts, and more. Our Special Guest will be the World’s Premier Umbrella Juggling Artist Lina Liu from New York City. A Guinness World Record The Lunar New Year in 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated by millions around the world, this is a time for cultural traditions, family reunions, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year. In 2025, Lunar New Year falls on January 29, kicking off the 16-day Spring Festival.
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