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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 Pre-Chinese New Year Preparations and Activities (Jan. 7–Feb. 12, 2025) Jan. 7, 2025: Laba Festival. Some Chinese start to celebrate and prepare for Chinese New Year as early as day 8 of the 12 th month of the lunar calendar. This is a festival called Laba ( 腊八 Làbā /laa-baa/ '12th lunar month' + '8'), in the traditional sense, which Traditionally, Chinese families gather for a festive dinner at home on New Year's Eve. On the Lunar New Year, many visit temples to pray and attend temple fairs to watch performances and buy Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is the most important festival in China and a major event in some other East Asian countries. Chinese New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year celebration usually lasts 15 days, from New Year's Eve to the 15th day of the Chinese New Year—the Lantern Festival. In 2025, the celebration starts on Jan. 28th and ends on Feb. 12th. Chinese New Year Celebrations Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is the grandest festival in China, usually with a 8 days' holiday. As the most colorful annual event, the traditional CNY celebration lasts longer, up to two weeks, and the climax arrives around the Lunar New Year's Eve. Laba Festival (Jan. 7, 2025): Old Chinese New Year Calendar Start. Traditionally, the start of the Chinese New Year calendar is 'The Laba Festival' (腊八节 Làbājié), which occurs about three weeks before Chinese New Year's Day and is celebrated separately. Religious activities and preparations for Lunar New Year would begin on this day. Save this event: ACBC NSW Chinese New Year Gala 2025 Save this event: ACBC NSW Chinese New Year Gala 2025. ACBC NSW Chinese New Year Gala 2025. Mon, Feb 10, 5:30 PM. 2025 is the year of the Snake, starting from January 29th, 2025 (Chinese Lunar New Year Day) and lasting until February 16, 2026. If you were born in 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, your Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. As a large community of Chinese-Australians living in New South Wales, Sydneysiders love celebrating Chinese New Year each year. A central event is the family dinner at the New Year’s eve. Tourists wait to board a train at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to return home for Chinese Lunar New Year holiday in Shanghai Flock of people visiting Binondo during Chinese New Year . Binondo, the oldest Chinatown in the world, transforms into a living, breathing canvas of red and gold during Chinese New Year. Located in the heart of Manila, this historic district is the epicenter of Filipino-Chinese culture and the place to be for a truly immersive experience. Updated for 2025. In 2025, the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, begins on Wednesday, January 29 th.Families can celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake with special events and 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 Annual lunar new year celebrationThe Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans (SACA) invites all to attend Lunar New Year celebrationWater Works Park. This annual event, which is free to attend, offers a rich cultural experience for visitors of all ages. Held from 11:30 am to 4 pm, the celebration includes an array of performances, including traditional Chinese dancing, Peking opera, and The Lunar New Year is a time of vibrant celebration, family traditions, and honoring the start of a new year in the lunar calendar. Houston, with its rich cultural diversity, transforms into a hub of festive energy during this season, offering an array of events that beautifully showcase Asian heritage and traditions. The Wolf Ranch Farmers Market is celebrating the Chinese New Year with an event on Feb. 1. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at 1015 W University Ave. in Georgetown. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at List of Activities / 牛车水农历新年2025庆祝活动节目表. 30 December 2024 (Monday) – 28 January 2025 (Tuesday), 10:00am – 10:00pm The 2025 Lunar New Year officially starts on Wednesday, January 29th. This year marks the era of the Snake, the 6th animal in the 12-cycle Chinese Zodiac. A variety of activities will be held to celebrate Chinese New Year at the mall, including a Chinese food fair at SookSiam, Level G (17 – 31 January), a worship ceremony for Tai Sui invited from Guangzhou 拜太岁, lion dance performances, Chinese cultural dance performances, a Gu Zheng recital, and mini-concerts by Thai artists (NuNew on 24 Chinese New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of new year on the lunar calendar, a treasured tradition which has been passed down for centuries. Also known as the Spring Festival (Li Chun 立春), Chinese New Year marks a special day for many as it welcomes the Spring season, marking the end of winter season.
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