The Chinese New Year is an important celebration in Seychelles. Every year, the Chinese diaspora in Seychelles comes together to celebrate this joyous occasion. Starting from the first day of the Lunar New Year, the celebration lasts for a week. During this period, people come together to exchange gifts, enjoy traditional food, and partake in traditional cultural activities.
To mark the Chinese New Year in Seychelles, Chinese people decorate their homes and businesses with red and gold. Red is the traditional colour of luck and prosperity. Gold is believed to bring wealth and good fortune. People hang lanterns, paper cuttings, and red banners with good wishes on them.

The Chinese New Year in Seychelles is also a time for reflecting on the past year and looking forward to the future. People take this opportunity to visit their families and friends, reconnect with their cultural heritage, and make plans for the coming year. During this time, people also make charitable donations to those who are less fortunate. The Chinese New Year in Seychelles is a time of joy and celebration. It is an opportunity for people to come together to celebrate their culture, share their traditions, and wish each other good fortune for the coming year.