According to the Chinese Moon Calendar, the new year starts with the second new moon after the summer solstice of December 21. In 2009 this is January 26.
This year, we celebrate the Year of the Ox, a symbol for diligence, hard work, force, and prosperity.
Originally, the Chinese New Year represented the start of the agricultural season, and is therefore also known as the Spring Festival. To the Chinese, it is the most important festival of the year and the cause for 15-daylong celebrations.
Celebrating the Chinese New Year has become a bit of a tradition at Group T. And so, the Chinese Students Association of Leuven (CSAL) and the Confucius Institute at Group T welcomed everyone at Vesalius Campus on Tuesday, February 3. The festivities included a show with music, dance, animation and, of course, Chinese delicacies and drinks.
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