The snake is the sixth animal in the lunar zodiac and considered the most mysterious of the twelve animals. People born in the year of the snake are known for their intelligence, elegance and creativity. 

There have been various events organised in celebration:

Chaplaincy events

• Monday 27 January - Globe Cafe Nottingham
• Tuesday 28 January - Glove Cafe Sutton Bonington
• Thursday 30 January - CAMEO Women's Group, Beeston Free Church, 1-2.30pm

Find out more

Celebrate the Year of the Snake

Join the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering on Wednesday 5 February, 12.30-2pm in the Engineering and Science Learning Centre Atrium on University Park Campus.

The Confucius Institute are hosting craft activities including paper cutting, knot tying, calligraphy and brush painting. There will also be Chinese tea and snack tasting in addition to performances on traditional Chinese instruments at 1pm.