This Saturday, the 10th of February 2024, is the beginning of the Lunar New Year.

How is the Vietnamese & Chinese New Year celebrated?

During this time, families from Vietnamese and Chinese backgrounds gather together for a reunion dinner on New Years Eve, and clean their houses to sweep away bad fortune on New Year’s Day.

The global celebrations include explosions of light and sound, bell ringing, firecrackers and traditional lion dances.

Traditionally, children are given red envelopes stuffed with ‘lucky money‘ and positive wishes on New Year’s Day.

The Year of the Dragon

The Chinese horoscope for 2024 reveals that this is the Year of the Dragon. This year in particular, is the Year of the Wood Dragon; known to bring authority, prosperity, and good fortune.

Lunar New Year at Holy Family

Children will participate in the Lunar New Year assembly hosted by 6LF & 5KF. To conclude the assembly children will view an inaction Lion Dance.

Children are welcome to wear traditional clothes or red clothing this Friday 9th February.