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Abha Shah explores the top gift ideas for celebrating Chinese New Year 2025, honouring tradition with modern touches. The incoming Year of the Snake kicks off on January 29 The Standard All products are chosen independently by our editors. Luxury London may earn commission on items purchased. 29 January 2025 will officially herald the start of the Year of The Snake. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is celebrated by cultures across the globe for 15 days and, as The Year of the Snake is fast approaching with Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) officially falling on 29th January this year. Apart from the obvious red packets, gift-giving is a huge part of the festivities. Need some ideas and inspiration on what to get for your foodie friends & families? Traditionally eaten in the hope of a prosperous year to come, Nian Gao is often gifted to loved ones, so pop into Sakurado to pick up the perfect present this Chinese New Year. Tsujiri 33 Newport Court, London, WC2H 7PQ. For a sweet treat to ring in Chinese New Year, visit Tsujiri and indulge in their 6-inch Taro Vanilla Crepe Cake. Whether you’re celebrating Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, Spring Festival, Vietnamese New Year, or Seollal in Korea, you’ll find a range of traditional East Asian foods to enjoy whilst welcoming the Lunar New Year in 2025. In Chinese culture, buying and wearing new clothes symbolises a fresh start. It's one of the oldest traditions associated with the Spring Festival, dating to 420 AD. Traditional clothing, as well as modern garments (including pyjamas) in red and gold are often given as gifts by the family to be worn on the first day of the new year. This year, Grant Macdonald London invites you to commemorate the occasion with a small selection of our gifts that perfectly capture the spirit of the festival, blending tradition with luxury. Chinese New Year - also known as the Spring Festival - is steeped in rich traditions. Central to the celebrations is the desire to bring good fortune In 2025 Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday 29 January, and this time around it’s the Year of the Snake. London’s Chinatown, Trafalgar Square and the West End will fill up with hundreds of Welcome the Year of the Dragon with exclusive food and drink specials across Chinatown London this Chinese New Year! Bubblewrap. The deliciously decadent dessert shop will be serving a Red Bean combo special for the CNY period: Original waffle filled with red bean gelato, matcha cookies and topped with fresh strawberries. Bun House Indulge in a specially curated Chinese New Year menu, featuring flavours inspired by Sichuan and Cantonese and festive delights to welcome prosperity and joy. 📅 Date: 18th January to 11th February Reunite with family and friends in our intimate and beautiful restaurant, and embark on a culinary journey filled with symbolic meanings of wealth Need a little help? Call our customer services team on : +44 (0)20 7734 8040 When does Chinese New Year start? Chinese New Year in 2025 starts on Wednesday, Jan. 29. When does Chinese New Year end? Chinese New Year in 2025 lasts until the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. 6. Chinese New Year at London Museum Docklands. The London Museum Docklands offers a cultural dive into Chinese heritage. During Chinese New Year, it hosts exhibitions, traditional dance performances, and workshops that families can attend for free. 7. Lunar New Year at the BFI. Film enthusiasts, assemble! For the new year, chefs have carefully prepared the Serpent’s Sweet, a Chinese New Year macaron with an oolong gnash, and the Firecracker Petit Gâteau, made with Bergamot curd and gel, and Sichuan Pepper Chantilly, the true showstoppers. Finish your meal with macarons or a selection of pineapple pastries washed down with a tea from the 24 Expect acrobatic Lion and Dragon dances in Peninsula Square from 1.30pm, Firepit Art Gallery exhibitions celebrating Lunar New Year; hands-on workshops like woodblock printing, bamboo weaving and Chinese knot-making; live music from Eastern Margins DJs, and the Eternal Market - a vibrant Pan Asian showcase featuring contemporary and traditional fare, brimming with delicious food, unique crafts Every year London’s Chinese New Year celebrations are organised by the London Chinatown Chinese Association (LCCA). In 2020, London’s main celebrations take place on Sunday 26th January. They are concentrated in the area around Trafalgar Square, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road, Leicester Square and Chinatown. Discover the art of thoughtful gifting this Lunar New Year with Selfridges' exclusive collection, specially curated for the auspicious Year of the Snake. Embrace the tradition of sharing joy and prosperity by exploring our range of Lunar New Year gifts for 2025 that seamlessly blend cultural significance with contemporary elegance. London transforms into a cultural hub during Lunar New Year, offering Chinese New Year celebrations in London that captivate all ages. One of the most iconic events is the ‘Chinese New Year Parade’, a dazzling showcase featuring lion dances, traditional music, and elaborately decorated floats. Here are Chinese Lunar New Year wishes: Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Chinese New Year. May the Year of the Snake bring you happiness and success. May your family be filled with love and harmony this New Year. Happy Chinese New Year! May fortune smile upon you. Wishing you good health and abundant blessings in 2025. May the New Year bring Dumplings are traditionally eaten on New Year’s Eve, particularly in Northern China, and symbolise wealth. Chinese dumplings are said to resemble Chinese gold or silver ingots, the currency of imperial China; not the rectangular gold bars familiar from heist movies, but boat-shaped, with turned-up ends.
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