2025 Chinese New Year

[Chinese Version 中文版]

Organized by the Chinese Association of Southampton

Co-organized by the UK Teochew Culture and Commerce Association &
Southampton University Confucius Institute

Chinese New Year Celebration “Spirit of the Serpent: Welcoming Prosperity”
The Largest Chinese New Year Celebration in Southern England
In the Year of the Serpent

February 1, 2025

To be held at Southampton Guildhall Square and Westquay Shopping Centre!

Sponsorship & Participation Opportunities

We welcome businesses interested in sponsoring this event, as well as friends eager to join our organizing, parade, or volunteer teams. For details, please contact the Chinese Association of Southampton at cny@southamptonchinese.org.uk.

Since 2000, the Chinese Association of Southampton has organized large-scale Chinese New Year celebrations, now entering its 25th year. This event has become a highly anticipated feature on the official calendar of the Southampton City Council

Each year on the day of the celebration, Southampton hosts dragon and lion dances, accompanied by an array of spectacular Chinese cultural performances, bringing a festive New Year atmosphere. The Mayor and distinguished guests attend, attracting thousands of residents and visitors from southern England and beyond. Attendees enjoy the lion and dragon dances, various indoor and outdoor performances, and interactive programs, experiencing the unique charm of the Chinese New Year up close.

Additionally, major UK media outlets such as the BBC, ITV, and Daily Echo, along with Chinese-language media like European Times and Chinese Headlines, actively report on this New Year celebration, highlighting the many exciting performances. With high-profile official support and extensive media coverage, this event serves as a premier platform for promoting Chinese culture, carrying significant cultural influence.

During the 2025 Spring Festival, the Chinese Association of Southampton Arts Group, along with Chinese and Asian cultural groups from across the UK, will present a vibrant artistic feast, promising a spectacular showcase for all to enjoy!

Chinese New Year Performance Recruitment

The Chinese Association of Southampton warmly invites artists, UK Chinese community organizations, performing arts groups, students and Chinese businesses to participate and contribute outstanding performances! If you have remarkable talent and aspire to shine on a grand stage in southern England for Chinese New Year, we offer you the perfect platform!

  • Performance Application Deadline: December 15, 2024, 8:00 PM
  • Application Requirements: Please submit a formal video of your performance in costume for evaluation.
  • Video Specifications: For optimal quality, please record in landscape mode and send the video file via WeTransfer to cny@southamptonchinese.org.uk. Include the group name and performance title in the email subject. Each group may submit up to three performance applications.

Chinese New Year Volunteer Recruitment

We sincerely invite enthusiastic, responsible volunteers to join us for the Chinese New Year celebration. If you’re interested in joining our team, please send your resume and relevant materials to cny@southamptonchinese.org.uk.

Event Registration

If you’re interested in attending this grand celebration, please register through the link, helping us track attendance and provide updated information. Please note that seating near the Westquay stage is reserved for VIPs and performers.

 

Chinese Association of Southampton Overview

Since its establishment in 1999, the CAS has been dedicated to engaging in community service for the Chinese community, voicing the concerns of the Chinese community as well as promoting the dissemination of Chinese art, culture, and traditions. CAS is one of the largest and most influential Chinese associations in the southern UK. Here are some of the links about the CNY celebration events organized by CAS in Southampton over the years: