Chinese New Year 2025

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a vibrant and joyous celebration that holds great cultural significance worldwide. In 2025, Chinese New Year begins on 28th January and continues for 15 days, with the Lantern Festival marking the end of the celebrations.

As we enter the Year of the Snake, the Global School Alliance is proud to raise awareness of the rich and diverse Chinese culture and traditions, giving students in schools worldwide access to authentic resources and competitions to explore a global festival.

We have recorded audio clips for our schools and students to have a go reciting on video. We will pick our favourites and award some very exciting prizes!

Register to enter our Chinese New Year competition.

Deadline to enter is 14 February 2025.

Enter our competition

How to enter

1. Choose to recite Happy New Year OR Happy Year of the Snake

2. Now choose one, two, or even three other well wishes!

Recite one of these phrases:

1. Zhù dàjiā xīnniánkuàilè
祝大家新年快乐
This translates to: Wishing everyone a Happy New Year
2. Shénián kuàilè
蛇年快乐
This translates to: Happy Year of the Snake

Now choose one, two, or even three other well wishes!

1. Jiātíngxìngfú
家庭幸福
This translates to: Prosperity
2. Xuéyèyǒuchéng
学业有成
This translates to: Academic Success
3. Suì suì píngān
岁岁平安
This translates to: Peace
4. Hǎoyùn liánlián
好运连连
This translates to: Good Luck
5. Shēntǐjiànkāng
身体健康
This translates to: Good Health

Register to enter

To enter, register below to gain access to the group space on the platform and upload your video. We look forward to seeing your submissions!

Download a Lesson Plan PowerPoint

Explore the festival’s ancient history, traditions and celebrations through our interactive Lesson Plan. This includes an activity for pupils to discover their own name in Chinese characters and practice writing calligraphy.

Download

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