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Be the Light Association partners with local schools and organizations to celebrate the 2025 Chinese New Year festivities and traditions, creating meaningful connections across our communities.
2025 Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year celebration, also known as the Spring Festival (春节, Chūnjié), is the most important traditional holiday in Chinese culture. Key traditions include:
- Family reunions and a special New Year’s Eve dinner
- Decorating homes with red lanterns and spring couplets
- Giving red envelopes filled with money to children
- Setting off fireworks to ward off evil spirits
- Performing lion and dragon dances
- Cleaning the house thoroughly before the new year to sweep away bad luck
The Chinese Zodiac
The Chinese zodiac (生肖, shēngxiào) consists of a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by a specific animal.
The 12 Zodiac Animals in Order:
- Rat | 鼠 | Shǔ
- Ox | 牛 | Niú
- Tiger | 虎 | Hǔ
- Rabbit | 兔 | Tù
- Dragon | 龙 | Lóng
- Snake | 蛇 | Shé
- Horse | 马 | Mǎ
- Goat | 羊 | Yáng
- Monkey | 猴 | Hóu
- Rooster | 鸡 | Jī
- Dog | 狗 | Gǒu
- Pig | 猪 | Zhū
Check My Chinese Zodiac
The zodiac influences many aspects of Chinese culture:
- People often consider zodiac compatibility in relationships
- Birth years are believed to affect personality traits and life path
- The zodiac plays a role in art, literature, and daily conversation
Chinese Zodiac Calculator
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Celebrating Cultural Heritage
Be the Light Association celebrated the 2025 Chinese New Year through meaningful partnerships with local schools and community organizations. Our collaborative events brought traditional Chinese cultural experiences to diverse audiences, fostering cross-cultural understanding and community connection. Through cultural performances and hands-on activities, participants gained deeper appreciation for Chinese New Year traditions while building lasting relationships between communities.
Cranbrook Chinese New Year
Concert & Celebration
On Saturday, January 25th, 2025, Be the Light Association brought the joy of Chinese New Year to Cranbrook Schools through an enchanting cultural performance.
Free After School Tutoring Program
Chinese New Year Celebration
On Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, Be the Light Association partnered with Pontiac United to celebrate Chinese New Year with students from the Free After School Tutoring Program. The students enjoyed a vibrant cultural showcase that brought the festive spirit of the holiday to life.
Lunar New Year Community Fair
Be the Light Association partnered with the Association of Chinese Americans to celebrate 2025’s Chinese New Year festivities, fostering community connections through cultural traditions.