Welcoming the Year of the Snake with a festive celebration
UNSW celebrated Chinese New Year with a vibrant and festive event on Tuesday 11 February 2025.
The Chinese New Year celebration was held at The Lounge, where 120 guests were welcomed, including consular and government representatives, industry leaders and members of the UNSW community.
During the formal proceedings, Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Attila Brungs highlighted UNSW’s longstanding connection with China.
“UNSW has broad and deep connections with China, stretching back more than 45 years when we welcomed our first student from Mainland China,” he said.
The significance of the celebration was also emphasised by the Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China, Mr Wang Yu, who visited UNSW for the first time since arriving in Sydney. This annual celebration provided a meaningful opportunity to introduce the Consul-General to UNSW and showcase the close ties we have with the Chinese community.
The event featured performances by the UNSW Students Chinese Musician Association, a toast to the New Year by the President of the Chinese Students Association, Ada Choi, and a traditional Lion Dance. A Chinese calligrapher also created personalised manuscripts and notes to hang on a wishing tree.
UNSW’s Chinese New Year celebration marked the beginning of the Year of the Snake which symbolises wisdom, transformation and renewal.
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