Happy Lunar New Year Animation
Watch this beautiful animation at home or in the classroom, created by CBeebies to celebrate Lunar New Year.
What does Lunar New Year celebrate?
Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is a celebration that marks the start of a new lunar year.
When is Lunar New Year celebrated in 2025?
It usually falls in January or February each year depending on the Moon and in 2025, the Lunar New Year begins on 29th January.
Who celebrates Luna New Year?
The festival is celebrated by many East Asian countries and even more people across the world. Happy New Year if you are celebrating this wonderful festival.聽
How is Lunar New Year celebrated?
It is celebrated with gifts, fireworks and dragon and lion dances.
Learn more about Lunar New Year
Watch the story of Nian and learn why people wear red, light firecrackers and bang drums to celebrate Chinese New Year, then test your knowledge by taking the quiz:聽How much do you know about Chinese New Year?