Chinese New Year Coloring Pages – Celebrate the Lunar New Year

Celebrate the vibrant festivities of Chinese New Year with our collection of 29 free coloring pages. These downloadable sheets feature traditional symbols and scenes, offering a fun way to engage with the holiday’s rich culture and traditions.

Our 29 Unique Coloring Pages for Chinese New Year

An illustration of a majestic Chinese dragon, a symbol of strength and good luck in Chinese culture

A scene depicting the vibrant and festive fireworks typically seen during Chinese New Year celebrations

A coloring page featuring various traditional decorations used in Chinese New Year celebrations, symbolizing prosperity and happiness

A variety of traditional Chinese lanterns, symbolizing light and celebration, perfect for coloring

An intricate Chinese dragon, a symbol of strength and good luck, winding across the page

A dazzling display of fireworks, typical of Chinese New Year celebrations, ready to be brought to life with color

Various traditional decorations like knots, banners, and paper cutouts used in Chinese New Year festivities

A festive scene depicting a traditional Chinese New Year feast with various dishes

A lively temple fair scene commonly seen during Chinese New Year celebrations, featuring stalls and decorations

A dynamic portrayal of the traditional lion dance, a key part of Chinese New Year festivities

A playful scene of children enjoying firecrackers, a popular activity during Chinese New Year

A simple and charming depiction of the Ram, symbolizing gentleness and creativity, as part of the Lunar New Year celebration

An illustration of the Tiger, representing bravery and strength, in a lively Lunar New Year setting

A playful and clever Rat, symbolizing intelligence and resourcefulness, in the context of Lunar New Year

The Horse, known for its energy and freedom, elegantly represented in a Lunar New Year-themed coloring page

A depiction of the Rabbit, symbolizing luck and elegance, in a festive Lunar New Year atmosphere

A lively depiction of the Rooster, symbolizing confidence and punctuality, in a festive Lunar New Year setting

An illustration of the Snake, representing wisdom and charm, in a Lunar New Year theme

A portrayal of the Ox, known for its strength and reliability, in a celebratory Lunar New Year context

The Boar, symbolizing honesty and sincerity, depicted in a simple, engaging Lunar New Year scene

A playful and smart Monkey, an emblem of curiosity and cleverness, in a Lunar New Year environment

A depiction of the lucky cat, a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture, perfect for Chinese New Year

A joyful scene of a child celebrating Chinese New Year, dressed in traditional attire and surrounded by festive decorations

A collection of the twelve Chinese zodiac animal symbols, representing the different years in the Chinese lunar calendar

An illustration of the traditional dancing lion, a central figure in Chinese New Year celebrations, symbolizing good luck and happiness

A vibrant display of fireworks, capturing the excitement and celebratory spirit of Chinese New Year

A festive scene of Chinese New Year celebrations with the text “Happy Chinese New Year” adding to the joyous mood

An illustration of the vibrant dragon dance, a staple of Chinese New Year festivities, accompanied by the greeting “Happy Chinese New Year”

A dazzling display of fireworks, capturing the excitement of the New Year, along with the cheerful message “Happy Chinese New Year”

What is Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year is a traditional festival marking the beginning of the lunar new year in Chinese culture. It is characterized by family reunions, special meals, fireworks, and customs like giving red envelopes for good luck.

People celebrate Chinese New Year with family reunions, feasting on traditional dishes, exchanging red envelopes (hongbao) containing money for luck, setting off fireworks, and participating in cultural activities like dragon dances and temple fairs. Homes are cleaned and decorated with red items to welcome prosperity.

Matthew Matthysen( Drawing and Painting Artist )

Matthew Matthysen is an educated multidisciplinary artist and illustrator. He successfully completed his art degree at the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa, majoring in art history and contemporary drawing. The focus of his thesis was to explore the philosophical implications of the macro and micro-universe on the human experience. Matthew uses diverse media, such as written and hands-on components, to explore various approaches that are on the border between philosophy and science.

Matthew organized various exhibitions before and during his years as a student and is still passionate about doing so today. He currently works as a freelance artist and writer in various fields. He also has a permanent position at a renowned online gallery (ArtGazette) where he produces various works on commission. As a freelance artist, he creates several series and successfully sells them to galleries and collectors. He loves to use his work and skills in various fields of interest.

Matthew has been creating drawing and painting tutorials since the relaunch in 2020. Through his involvement with artincontext.org, he has been able to deepen his knowledge of various painting mediums. For example, watercolor techniques, calligraphy and lately digital drawing, which is becoming more and more popular.

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