The Confucius Institute at the University of Southampton, in partnership with local associations, are delighted to invite you to a series of events to celebrate the Chinese New Year held in the centre of Southampton.
This year’s Chinese (Lunar) New Year celebrations fall on Sunday 22 January and marks the beginning of spring and the Year of the Rabbit- symbolising peace and luck.
Professor Ruoling Zheng, CI Chinese Director, shares with us how the festival is celebrated:
“As the most important traditional festival in China, the Spring Festival has been celebrated for thousands of years. People travel for family reunions to share their happiness and express their gratitude and good wishes to each other. They exchange gifts and give ‘red packets’ to children. Depending on the region, typical activities to celebrate the New Year include having family feasts, making dumplings, lion dancing, temple fairs, and ancestor worship”
Everyone is invited to join in on the celebrations and learn about Chinese culture through the following events. There is no formal registration required. For more information, visit the Confucius Institute webpage or download the flyer.
UK Shaolin Cultural Workshop
Mast Theatre Southampton
21 January 2023 10:00 – 15:00
Chinese Spring Festival Workshop
Westquay
22 January 2023
UK Shaolin Cultural Workshop
UK Shaolin Centre, Marlands Shopping Centre
4 February 2023 10:00- 14:00
Lantern Festival Workshop
Guildhall Square
5 February 2023
