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This year, the Chinese (Lunar) New Year falls today (Tuesday 1 February) and marks the beginning of the Year of the Tiger – a symbol of bravery, power and pride.Ìý

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The occasion is celebrated across the world, bringing people of all ages and different cultures together. The festival signals the beginning of spring, and the start of a new year, with cultural and historic significance.Ìý

What’s on
You may have kicked off the celebrations already over the weekend with firework displays, dancing and music. But don’t worry if you haven’t started yet as there’s plenty still going on this month. Just a few highlights include:Ìý

• This event includes free, fun activities to promote mental health and wellbeing, colourful parades, workshops, dancing and performances by dazzling artists and much more. Ìý
• Southampton Chinese Lantern festival is hosting a colourful lanterns display for everyone to experience and enjoy the occasion. . Ìý
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For updatesÌý

• Follow the official #CNYSouthampton hashtag on social media and see their for more activities happening this month.
• Follow the University’s official China social media channels including:
  WeChat – using the account name UoSouthampton1862
  Weibo –

Share your pictures
Whatever you have planned, wherever you are based, we’d love to see and showcase your photos and memories. Please email your photos to studentcomms@soton.ac.uk with confirmation of your permission for us to share and use them, and tell us all about your celebrations.Ìý