Hey there! Guess what? China has just unveiled the theme and logo for its 2025 Spring Festival Gala, and it’s all about the Year of the Snake 🐍!
The Spring Festival Gala is a huge celebration held every year on Chinese New Year’s Eve. It’s kind of like the biggest TV party in the world that millions tune into!
What’s the Theme?
This year’s theme is “Year of the Snake, Keep Your Spirits Awake” (“巳巳如意，生生不息”). It invites people all around the globe to join in the fun and celebrate together.
A Sneak Peek at the Logo
The logo is pretty cool! It shows two Chinese characters “巳” side by side. One is upright, and the other is flipped upside down, like a mirror image. This design is inspired by traditional Chinese art.
What’s Special About “巳”?
In the Chinese lunar calendar, years are represented by animals and special characters. The character “巳” stands for the Snake. This calendar is on a 60-year cycle, with combinations of 10 heavenly stems (“Tiangan“) and 12 earthly branches (“Dizhi“). For 2025, the characters are “乙巳“, marking it as the Year of the Snake.
The Meaning Behind the Symbols
The way the characters are arranged is similar to how a pair of ruyi is displayed. Ruyi are ornamental objects in China that symbolize good wishes and the hope that dreams come true.
The second part of the theme, “生生不息“, means “endless cycle of life”, showing the hope for continuous vitality and energy!
Join the Celebration!
With this exciting theme and logo, everyone is invited to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Snake. So mark your calendars for late January 2025, and get ready for an amazing New Year’s celebration! 🎆
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
