This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will signal the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which this year is called the "Year of the Snake."

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This year, Lunar New Year begins today, Wednesday, Jan. 29, and ends Feb. 12. Lunar New Year, also widely regarded as Chinese New Year since the late 19th century when it gained global recognition through Chinese immigrant communities, is a centuries-old tradition rooted in the lunar calendar.

Chinese New Year 2025 begins on January 29 2025, ushering in the Year of the Snake, symbolising wisdom and transformation. Celebrate with vibrant Chinese New Year rituals, including red envelopes, feasts,

Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: 2025 is the Year of the Snake. The Lunar New Year is on January 29 and the celebrations end with Lantern Festival on February 12.