Lunar New Year of the Wood Snake
In the sun-scorched landscapes of Australia and the ancient valleys of China, snakes have long held a sacred place in both cultures’ storytelling and spirituality. As we approach one of the most significant cultural celebrations in Asia, Lunar New Year 2025 resonates particularly in Australia, where the relationship between these two lands dates back to the gold rushes of the 1850s when Chinese miners first brought their New Year traditions to the goldfields of Ballarat and Bendigo.
Starting on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, this celebration ushers in the Year of the Wood Snake, a rare and meaningful combination that occurs only once every 60 years in the Chinese zodiac.
