Chinese New Year Winchester 2026

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 in the heart of Winchester.

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the most important and joyful celebrations in Chinese culture, marked by communities around the world. In 2026, we welcome the Year of the Horse — a powerful symbol of energy, strength, progress, and moving forward together.

The Hampshire Chinese Association (HCA), in collaboration with UK Shaolin, Winchester City Council, and local community partners, is proud to present Winchester Chinese New Year 2026 on Winchester High Street.

Join us for a vibrant day of traditional dragon and lion dances, free cultural workshops, and festive performances, as we bring the spirit of Chinese New Year to the city centre and invite everyone to celebrate together.

春节是全球华人社区最重要、最欢庆的节日之一。2026年，我们将迎来象征活力、进取、力量与同心向前的马年。

汉普郡华人协会携手英国少林、温彻斯特市及本地社区伙伴，荣幸地在温彻斯特高街中心为您呈现“南安普顿2026年春节庆典”。

我们将以精彩的传统表演、文化活动和节庆盛典，将春节的喜庆氛围带到城市中心，诚邀各界朋友共襄盛举。

United, Open, and Forward-Looking

The Horse in Chinese culture represents vitality, freedom, determination, and collective progress. The Year of the Horse inspires us to move forward with confidence, embrace openness, and strengthen community bonds.

This year’s celebration reflects those values — bringing together the Chinese community, local residents, families, and visitors of all backgrounds to share culture, joy, and a hopeful vision for the future.

在中国文化中，马象征着活力、自由、决心与共同进步。马年激励我们满怀信心向前迈进，拥抱开放精神，凝聚社区力量。

本届庆典正是这些价值的体现——汇聚华人社群、本地居民、家庭及各背景的访客，分享文化、传递欢乐、展望未来。

Visitors can look forward to a lively and family-friendly programme, including:

• Traditional Chinese lion dance
• Traditional Chinese dragon dance
• Free workshops, including Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Chinese drumming, and more
• Children’s activities and hands-on cultural workshops (subject to availability on the day)

Whether you are experiencing Chinese New Year for the first time or continuing a cherished tradition, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

来访者将享受到丰富热闹、适合全家参与的活动，包括：

• 中国传统舞狮表演
• 武术与文化展示
• 儿童活动与文化工作坊
• 节日装饰与新年传统体验

无论您是首次体验春节，还是延续珍视的传统，这里都有适合您的精彩内容。

Chinese New Year marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is a time for renewal, gratitude, and unity. For generations, it has been a moment to honour heritage, strengthen family and community ties, and wish one another good fortune and happiness for the year ahead.

For the Hampshire Chinese Association, celebrating Chinese New Year is about more than tradition — it is about:

• Promoting Chinese culture and heritage
• Encouraging community unity and inclusion
• Creating opportunities for cultural exchange
• Building a shared future with the wider Southampton community

Through public celebrations like this, HCA aims to foster understanding, connection, and a sense of belonging for everyone.

春节标志着农历新年的开始，是万象更新、感恩团聚的时刻。世代以来，人们借此传承文化、凝聚亲情与社区纽带，互致新年祝福。

对汉普郡华人协会而言，庆祝春节不仅关乎传统，更在于：

• 弘扬中华文化与遗产
• 促进社区团结与包容
• 创造文化交流机会
• 与更广泛的南安普顿社区共建未来

通过此类公共庆典，本协会旨在增进理解、加强联结，为所有人营造归属感。

The Hampshire Chinese Association (HCA) is a registered community organisation committed to promoting cultural understanding, social cohesion, and community wellbeing across Hampshire. HCA works to support the Chinese community while actively engaging with the wider public through inclusive cultural, educational, and community-focused initiatives.

Through partnerships with local authorities, educational institutions, and community organisations, HCA delivers high-quality public events and programmes that encourage cross-cultural exchange, strengthen community connections, and contribute to a more inclusive and cohesive society.

By supporting HCA, funders and partners play a vital role in enabling meaningful community engagement, celebrating cultural diversity, and building sustainable relationships that benefit the wider Hampshire community.

汉普郡华人协会是正式注册的社区组织，致力于在整个汉普郡推广文化理解、增强社会凝聚力并促进社区福祉。本协会始终致力于服务华人社群，并通过一系列包容性的文化、教育及社区活动，积极与广大公众建立联系。

通过与地方政府、教育机构及社区组织的伙伴关系，汉普郡华人协会举办高质量的公共活动与项目，旨在促进跨文化交流、加强社区联系，并助力构建一个更具包容性与凝聚力的社会。

资助方与合作伙伴的支持至关重要，正是您们的参与，使得深入的社区互动成为可能，让文化多样性得以被看见和庆祝，并建立起惠及整个汉普郡社区的可持续关系。