Chinese New Year marks the beginning of the lunar new year. It is the most significant celebration in Chinese culture, lasting for 15 days and culminating in the Lantern Festival.
In many Asian cultures, it symbolises renewal, prosperity, and family unity. Each year is associated with one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, which cycle every twelve years. The zodiac signs include Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig, each with characteristics and cultural significance (History.Com Editors, 2025). This year is the Year of the Snake, symbolising wisdom, intuition, and transformation ('Lunar New Year 2025: The Year of the Snake', 2025).
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