The date of Chinese New Year moves every year, in accordance with the moon, falling any time between January 21 and February 20. Each year is assigned one of 12 zodiac animal sign

This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will signal the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which this year is called the "Year of the Snake."

This year, Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29, and will celebrate the start of a new lunar year. The Chinese community across Cambridgeshire will be holding events such as live music, dance performances, and markets filled with traditional Chinese food to enjoy.