Spring Festival

Tuesday 17 February marks the first new moon on the lunar calendar and the start of the Spring Festival and the Year of the Horse in China. It is the year of the Fire Horse. The horse symbolizes optimism, opportunity, adventure, courage and ambition. The combination of the horse and "fire" elements means 2026 will be a year of dynamic energy, urging people to pursue their goals with enthusiasm and determination.

The Spring Festival is the most celebrated and longest of all Asian festivals and is observed by millions of people around the world. Different countries in East Asia hold their own new year celebrations at this time and we are pleased to be able to showcase those different traditions in our festival on campus.

We will be celebrating on campus on Tuesday 17 February 2026 from 12-2pm in the Forum Street and fireworks at 6.45pm at the rear of XFI. Everyone is welcome.

We encourage everyone to wear something red on the day to celebrate!

https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/international/getinvolved/culturalfestivals/springfestival/

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