Watch the CBeebies Happy Lunar New Year animation
Watch this beautiful animation at home or in the classroom, created by CBeebies to celebrate Lunar New Year.
How many dekicious foods can you spot in the animation and which would you like to eat to celebrate Lunar New Year?
What does Lunar New Year celebrate?
Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, is an annual celebration that marks the change in zodiac signs.
When is Lunar New Year celebrated in 2026? 🐴
It usually falls in January or February each year depending on the moon. In 2026, Lunar New Year begins on Tuesday 17 February and marks the Year of the Horse.
Who celebrates Lunar New Year?
The festival is celebrated by many East Asian countries and even more people across the world. Happy New Year if you are celebrating this wonderful festival!
More Lunar New Year fun with CBeebies ✨
Watch the story of Nian and learn why people wear red, light firecrackers and bang drums to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Make some noise with a DIY rattle drum from CBeebies House.
Make your own colourful dragon to celebrate the Chinese and Lunar New Year.
Join JoJo & Gran Gran for a special Gran Gran plan as they make their own Lunar New Year card.
Make a tasty Chinese tofu egg and prawns dish with this simple recipe.
Find more games, puzzles and quizzes about Chinese and Lunar New Year.
