Lunar New Year 2022 – celebrating the Year of the Tiger
27 January 2022
Lunar New Year celebrations take place from 1–15 February this year.
The Lunar New Year festival, celebrated by over 2 billion people around the world, starts on the first new moon and ends on the first full moon of the lunar calendar year. Ìý
If you’re on campus from 1-4 February, keep an eye out for the Portico, which will be lit up red to mark the start of Lunar New Year and the year of the Tiger.Ìý
Students’ Union Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê are also hosting a range of activities to celebrate the festival including performances by the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Chinese Students Scholars Association, a screening of 'Lanterns' – an original musical created by two artsÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Alumni – a film festival, an open mic night and a pub quiz. ÌýÌý
And if you want to get involved at home, why not find out , or .Ìý
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê’s President & Provost, Dr Michael Spence, has also recorded a greeting for staff and students:Ìý