Call for Submissions: Share Your Chinese New Year Experiences

The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most significant traditional festival in China. It symbolizes the farewell to the old year and the welcoming of the new, brimming with hopes and aspirations. While the Lunar New Year officially begins on the first day of the first lunar month, the festive atmosphere often starts to build as early as the 12th lunar month, known in Chinese as Lá Yuè (腊月). Xiaonian (小年), or Little New Year, is the most vibrant precursor to the Spring Festival. In northern China, it is celebrated on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, whereas in southern China, it falls on the 24th. Traditionally, the Spring Festival celebrations last for approximately two weeks, from New Year’s Eve to the Lantern Festival.

During this special time of year, if you have experienced memorable moments, heartwarming stories, or profound reflections, we warmly invite you to share them with us.

Submissions can be in the form of:

Articles (in English)

Photographs

Videos

AI-generated content (please indicate that it is AI-generated)

Other innovative forms are welcome.

How to Participate:

Please send your submissions to the email address: publicpress@tju.edu.cn

Or engage with Tianjin University’s official international social media accounts:

Facebook: @Tianjin University

Instagram: @tianjin_uni

X (Twitter): @TianjinUniv1895

YouTube: @tianjinuniversity

TikTok: @tianjin_uni

LinkedIn: @Tianjin University

Deadline:

March 5, 2026

Prize for Excellent Submissions:

Selected outstanding submissions will be rewarded with a cultural and creative product from Tianjin University: a desk calendar.

Please include your contact information when submitting your work.

Organizer:

Publicity Department of Tianjin University, Tianjin University

February 14, 2026