新年好 or Happy New Year!

Lunar New Year is the most important holiday of the year for the Chinese and some of the East and Southeast Asian countries. Often known in the West as Chinese New Year, the Lunar New Year occurs on the New Moon of the first lunar month each year. Each year is symbolised by one of the twelve zodiac animals. This year is the year of the Snake.

Take a look at a blog from one of our students Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year (written in 2021) for tips and ideas of how to prepare and celebrate this year.

Find your Zodiac Animal

Traditionally, Chinese people believe that each zodiac sign has fated personality traits and each different zodiac year has a lot to do with personal horoscopes. The twelve zodiac animals are, in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Find out about your Chinese zodiac sign and discover your horoscope for 2025.

Get involved

The SU Bath and Bath Spa SU joint event

  • 4 February 2025
  • 5:30pm-7:30pm
  • Scala building, Oldfield Park

Both universities are coming together for an afternoon of crafting and cultural activities. Students only.

Find out more here.

Chinese New Year Fair

  • 7 February 2025
  • 2-6pm
  • 10E School of Management Building, Pavilion area

The Chinese New Year Fair is envisioned as a lively and immersive celebration of Chinese culture, designed to foster understanding, inclusion, and community engagement. This event will feature a variety of traditional cultural activities, including hands-on workshops, interactive games, and artistic displays that reflect the vibrant spirit of the Spring Festival. The fair aims to welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures, offering opportunities to learn, share, and celebrate together.

Aligned with the goals of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiative, the event seeks to:

  • Promote cultural awareness and appreciation.
  • Encourage active participation and engagement across diverse community groups.
  • Create a welcoming space for intercultural exchange and dialogue.

Skills Centre Lantern Festival celebration

  • 12 February 2025
  • 2pm-4pm
  • On campus

Join the Skills Centre for paper crafting, Chinese calligraphy and solving riddles! Open to staff and students.

Book your free place now.

If you have an event you would like included in this year's programme please email diversity@bath.ac.uk with the details.

Bath CSSA Chinese New Year Gala

  • 16 February 2025
  • 7.30pm-10pm
  • Western Studio, The Edge

Book now.