Lunar New Year is the most important event on the Chinese cultural calendar, and is celebrated by most Asian countries as well as those with large Asian communities. Also known in China as the Spring Festival, this year it spans January 29th 2025 to February 15th 2026, when Year of the Horse will begin. As New Zealand's Asian communities celebrate the lunar new year on Wednesday, what can we expect from the Year of the Snake? Revered for an ability to shed its skin, the snake (蛇, shé) is typically associated with wisdom, mystery and transformation in traditional Chinese culture. As a result, the In New Zealand, Chinese New Year is recognised and celebrated with much enthusiasm across urban centres, particularly in cities with significant Chinese populations like Auckland and Wellington. Events typically include vibrant parades featuring lion and dragon dances, Chinese lantern festivals, and various cultural performances. Chinese New Year celebrations in New Zealand. Chinese New Year Festival and Market Day, ASB Showgrounds, Auckland, Saturday, January 25, 9.30am-4pm. Hou has garnered strong support from the Chinese community in New Zealand. Zongna Ji, a Chinese mother in Auckland with a six-year-old daughter and a five-year-old son, says she is always seeking activities to help her young children connect with their Chinese heritage. "Chinese shadow puppetry has a history of more than 2000 years," she says. Celebration Chinese New Year with Us Auckland Chinese Community Centre Welcome you Chinese New Year Festival & Market Day 25 January 2025 AAuckland Showgrounds Cultural concert / Food stalls / Market stalls / Entertainment / Dragon & Lion dances / Children’s Amusements / Ample pay parking space. 免费入场,大量付费车位,公交650可达。200多个食档/干货、年货摊位 Lunar New Year 2025, 2026 and 2027. Lunar New Year is a major celebration in many parts of Asia, but its celebration is also significant in New Zealand where a sizable Chinese and Asian population exists. It is not an official public holiday in New Zealand, but it is certainly an observance of increasing prominence. In Aotearoa New Zealand, Chinese New Year is marked with large scale public events in the main centres, such as Auckland's Chinese New Year Festival & Market Day, and Wellington's Lunar New Year Festival. Folk dances, lion and dragon dances, and a huge array of festival food are features in these public celebrations, along with fireworks of course! A DigitalNZ story by: National Library of New Zealand Topics - Chinese New Year (also called Lunar New Year or Spring Festival) is China’s longest holiday. This topic covers its significance, customs, traditions, festivities, mythology, Chinese zodiac, lantern festivals and Chinese New Year celebrations in New Zealand. SCIS no: 1842121 Chinese New Year (also called Lunar New Year or Spring Festival) is China’s longest holiday. This topic covers its significance, customs, traditions, festivities, mythology, Chinese zodiac, lantern festivals and Chinese New Year celebrations in New Zealand. SCIS no: 1842121 The show concludes with the Chinese New Year fireworks down on the Wellington waterfront to celebrate and invite good luck and fortune for the coming year. Advertisement Advertise with NZME. The lunisolar Chinese calendar determines the date of Lunar New Year. The calendar is also used in countries that have been influenced by, or have relations with, China – such as Korea, Japan, and Vietnam, though occasionally the date celebrated may differ by one day or even one moon cycle due to using a meridian based on a different capital city in a different time zone or different In collaboration with the Mt Roskill Chinese Community, this exciting celebration of the Chinese New Year 2025 is open to everyone.. As we step into 2025, the Year of the Snake, attendees can look forward to a festive atmosphere filled with authentic Chinese cuisine from diverse food vendors, captivating live entertainment, and plenty of engaging activities. Celebration Chinese New Year with Us Auckland Chinese Community Centre Welcome you Chinese New Year Festival & Market Day 25 January 2025 AAuckland Showgrounds Cultural concert / Food stalls / Market stalls / Entertainment / Dragon & Lion dances / Children’s Amusements / Ample pay parking space. 免费入场,大量付费车位,公交650可达。200多个食档/干货、年货摊位 The overwhelming response to Joanne's surprise festival is a common thread running through many Chinese New Year celebrations this year. Asians in New Zealand are celebrating in situ, unable to travel to their countries of origin or anywhere else for the festivities because of closed borders and travel restrictions. 2025 Lunar New Year falls on January 29th. The public holiday lasts from January 28th to February 3rd, during which the New Year's Eve on January 28th and the New Year's Day on January 29th are the peak time of celebration. The commonly known New Year calendar counts from the New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival on February 12th 2025. The Chinese New Year celebrations are among the most important and ancient of Chinese festivals and are celebrated by Chinese communities around the world. Like the Indian Diwali Festival, however, the celebrations have also grown to become a celebration of culture and cuisine that is also enjoyed by the wider community - and increasingly so in Chinese New Year celebrations in New Zealand. Chinese New Year Festival and Market Day, ASB Showgrounds, Auckland, Saturday, January 25, 9.30am-4pm. Symbolism and Festivities of Chinese New Year Lunar New Year – Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is celebrated in China and by Chinese communities worldwide. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which follows a fixed date, the Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar and falls between Celebrating Chinese New Year – the Year of the Snake Celebrate the Year of the Snake with us! Dunedin, New Zealand; Phone: 03 477 3248; Email:
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