The Lunar New year, a major holiday in China, South Korea, Vietnam and other East Asian countries, is just around the corner.
The first day is marked by the first new moon of this calendar and each year is represented by one of the 12 zodiac animals: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.
This year’s Lunar New Year marks the start of the Year of the Snake on January 29 and Bristol is packed with all kind of events to celebrate.
Scroll through to learn about 14 dazzling ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year, including traditional lion dance performance, Kung Fu demonstrations and calligraphy workshops.
5. Chinese New Year Celebration at Rock Salt, Bristol
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with delicious food, festive drinks, and a dazzling Chinese Lion Dance performance at Rock Salt Bristol on January 29 at 7pm. Bookings can be made at https://fave.co/42kbpl0 | Google Maps
6. Molton Brown Cribbs Causeway Chinese New Year 2025
Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Molton Brown Cribbs Causeway with full hand and arm massages in store and refreshments hosted by Whittard's of Chelsea on January 29 from noon to 6pm. Customers will receive a free goody bag when spending over £50 and 10% off on the day. Tickets can be booked at https://fave.co/3Wn1WFS | Molton Brown Cribbs Causeway Bristol via Google Maps
7. Lunar New Year celebration at UWE Frenchay
Celebrate the vibrant traditions of the Lunar New Year with fun activities, delicious food, and exciting performances at this student-run event that is open to all. The event will take place at Purdown View Cafe, Frenchay Campus on January 29 from 5.30pm to 9pm. The event is free and can be booked at https://fave.co/4gSjthk | UWE
8. Lunar (Chinese) New Year 2025 at Wai Yee Hong, Eastgate Oriental City
The South West's largest Lunar Year Year celebration is back at Wai Yee Hong on February 1. The free annual family event raises money for The Grand Appeal and will feature dance and martial arts performances as well as the traditional lion dance at 11am and 1.30pm. Acts include UWE K-Pop Dance Troupe, Clevedon School Elite Dancers, Yi Quin Lion Dance Troupe and Bath Taekwondo. The Festive Street Food Market will also return with a wide variety of delicious food stalls, and opportunities for glitter tattoos and face painting. Quiet activities include an in-store display on the intricately crafted papier-mâché lion head and information on the different styles and types of Lion Dance costumes, and a chance to meet the Choi Sun (God of Prosperity) and hopefully, have some of his luck rub off on you. | Lina Kristianti via Google Maps