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The Lunar New Year is an event celebrated by billions of people across the world on the first new moon of their calendar. Although often referred to as "Lunar New Year" in English, this is a misnomer, as it refers to both celebrations based on a lunar calendar as well as a lunisolar calendar. Lunar New Year, festival typically celebrated in China and other Asian countries that begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends on the first full moon of the lunar calendar, 15 days later. A timeline to show you top traditions and activities Chinese people do to celebrate Chinese New Year, including preparations, decorations, and celebration activities on Chinese New Year's Eve and Lunar New Year Day. Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean communities, among others. The New Lunar New Year 2025: Lunar New Year 2025 begins on January 29, celebrating the Year of the Wood Snake. Marked by family reunions, vibrant traditions, symbolic foods, and cultural festivities, the holiday brings joy and good fortune to communities worldwide. In China, Lunar New Year is known as Chinese New Year or in Chinese 'Spring Festival' (Chunjie). The celebrations traditionally last for 16 days, beginning on New Year's Eve and ending with the Lantern Festival. Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year or Spring Festival 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025. Snake is the new year animal. Learn more about Chinese Lunar New Year traditions, taboos, food, zodiac signs, and greetings. Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is the most important holiday in China, and it is also widely celebrated in South Korea, Vietnam, and countries with a significant overseas Chinese population. Celebrating Asian cultural heritage with engaging performances, delicious food, live music, interactive workshops, and plenty more, here's where to find flagship Lunar New Year events in Queensland. When is Lunar New Year? 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. The first day of the festival begins on the first new moon of the lunar calendar, which varies year to year, depending on the cycles of the moon. Generally, the holiday lands between January 21st and February 20th, and lasts 15 days from New Year’s Eve to the 15th day of the New Year. This year, Lunar New Year lands on Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025 Day 1: Festival Celebration 12:00PM - 7:00PM. Kick off the Lunar New Year with five hours of performances by Florida's finest talent! The festival continues with over 40 of Florida's finest Asian cuisine, unique goods, and exceptional services. Celebrate Lunar New Year with Us! Ring in the Year of the Snake with a spectacular Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, January 25! Join us as we welcome good fortune and happiness with: Dragon and Lion Dance Performances: Watch vibrant traditional dances come to life in an awe-inspiring display of skill and culture. For Seollal in Seoul, check out their special exhibition dedicated to the Year of the Rabbit, or venture outside for Lunar New Year events and activities. Korean Folk Village | 한국민속촌 Address: 90 Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do | 경기도 용인시 기흥구 민속촌로 90 (보라동) The Lantern Festival is a fun Lunar New Year tradition that symbolizes letting go of the past year and welcoming the new year with good fortune by viewing colorful lanterns often with riddles written on them to solve while enjoying festivities; it marks the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations. Those who can solve the riddles will receive a Source / Pulse Events. Following its successful debut event in 2023, Pulse Events’ Spring Festival will return for a full venue takeover to celebrate Lunar New Year.For two nights (February 18 +February 19), you can catch two incredible performances from GRAMMY-nominated duo SLANDER and Norwegian platinum-certified artist Alan Walker. APCC celebrates the lunar new year with our largest annual event, the Annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration. This community-based arts and culture exhibition features a different host country or culture each year. The day is filled with more than 20 exciting performances, cultural demonstrations and martial arts, culture and art displays, authentic cuisine, and a variety of vendors and Join us at Keller Auditorium on February 1, 2025, for the 2025 Oregon Lunar New Year Gala—Oregon’s most prestigious and authentic Asian cultural event, featuring over 300 performers and welcoming an audience of 2,000+ guests! In celebration of this year's Lunar New Year (the Year of the Dragon), artwork created previously for the Edmonds Arts Commission On the Fence temporary public artwork on Main Street will be displayed again during the month of February in collaboration with Lunar New Year event in Edmonds on February 10th, presented by the Multicultural Special appearances by some popular Disney Characters—including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse—dressed in all-new colorful Korean attire; Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, on select days; Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration pre-show, in front of World of Color - ONE presented by PANDORA Jewelry; Kid-friendly crafts and activities
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