15 Lunar New Year video ideas

Share thoughtful videos with family, friends, and colleagues this Lunar New Year for in-person or remote celebrations.

The Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the new year based on the lunar calendar’s phases of the moon. Known in China as Chinese New Year, the celebrations form a festival that lasts more than 15 days, and is observed in many Asian countries and the Asian diaspora. This Lunar New Year begins on February 17, 2026, celebrating the Year of the Horse. Associated with vitality and yang’s masculine energy, the year 2026 should provide opportunities for swift success and energetic growth.

Join in on the Lunar New Year festivities with creative videos and GIFs, from Chinese Zodiac videos to Gong Xi fa Cai greetings. Here are easy video ideas and templates to create Lunar New Year videos in Clipchamp video editor for free.

1. Lunar New Year invitation template

Create a Lunar New Year 2026 party invitation to get friends and family excited for virtual and in-person celebrations. Select a video background and add animated text to tell viewers when and where the party is happening. Include the date, time, and location, and add an element of fun with themed stickers. Add atmospheric music to put viewers in the party spirit right away.

2. Virtual family greeting card

Send heartfelt wishes with a personalized video. Use the free camera recorder in Clipchamp to record a message in a few clicks. Drag the corners to adjust the size of the video, adjust the look with filters, and complete the video with an on-theme video frame.

3. Lunar New Year explainer video

Explain to social media followers ‘what is Lunar New Year’ and inform them about the cultural and religious significance of celebration. Break down the significance of the Zodiac animals and share favorite traditions like food, dress, and dance. Find Chinese New Year stock videos in the royalty-free content library then add music and stickers to make the video extra engaging.

4. Chinese Zodiac horoscope video

2026 is predicted to be a year of transformation and growth. Share wisdom and Chinese astrology expertise on social media by making a horoscope video for the Chinese New Year. Arrange photos and videos together to make an impressive slideshow video. Then, add a webcam recording or generate a free AI voiceover to share the predictions.

5. Digital lucky red envelope video

To send good wishes to loved ones who can’t be there in person, create a red pocket video to share blessings instead. Select a red pocket stock video, add personalized text, then polish it with some heartwarming music. Accompany the video with a digital gift card as well to recreate the red envelope tradition fully.

6. Lunar New Year sale video

For business owners, consider running a special promotion during the Lunar New Year. Choose from the Clipchamp library of professionally designed Lunar New Year video templates and customize in a few clicks. Select the right size for the preferred social media platform and include brand logo and website address so viewers can find the business and place orders.

7. Lunar New Year recipe video

Cooking together is a popular Lunar New Year tradition. From spring rolls to sweet rice balls, create a recipe video or cooking vlog to teach and share your favorite recipes, tips, and memories. Import your video recording from a phone to Clipchamp, then trim, combine, and add special effects. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to edit a vlog.

8. Chinese New Year event invitation

Gather friends for a feast of traditional Chinese New Year food like dumplings, niangao, and fruit. Use animated text to include the date, time, and location of your party. Then, get friends excited for traditional activities like fireworks or lantern lighting with animated sticker overlays. No one will forget to add it to their calendar after viewing your video masterpiece.

9. Lunar New Year experience reaction video

For those going out to join Lunar New Year 2026 festivities, document the experience for a reaction video. Take some inspiration from travel highlight videos and capture all the traditional customs. When it’s video editing time, reflect on the experience by recording an engaging voiceover narration.

10. Lunar New Year GIFs for WeChat

Send a custom GIF to family or friend group chats to wish uncles and aunties a Happy Lunar New Year. Find a rich assortment of Lunar New Year themed GIFs and stickers from GIPHY. Or, create a GIF using royalty-free stock media in the Clipchamp content library. Add text for a personalized greeting with a festive border to really impress family with GIF-making skills.

11. Chinese Zodiac video quiz

Does your knowledge of the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals rival the Jade Emperor? Test out friends, colleagues, or students with a Chinese Zodiac video quiz. Adapt a Chinese New Year video template then add stickers of your favorite Zodiac animals. Then just add autocaptions so everyone can follow along.

12. Chinese New Year meme video

Relatable and culturally accurate humor can create a sense of community and is also a fun way to start conversations. To celebrate Chinese New Year through joy and laughter, turn a beloved pop-culture moment into a meme video. Find a well-known GIF using the content library GIPHY integration then just add a unique caption using meme-style text.

13. Gong Xi Fa Cai video

Wish your loved ones prosperity in Mandarin with a Gong Xi Fa Cai greeting. This common Chinese saying means “wish you enlarge your wealth.” It is frequently used by Chinese families during Chinese New Year. Make a unique Gong Xi Fa Cai video using the Clipchamp content library and GIPHY integrationt tool. Type ‘Gong Xi Fa Cai’ into the search bar to find a large collection of animated stickers and text to use. Then add some Chinese royalty-free music for a final touch.

14. Lunar New Year mobile video

Say Happy Lunar New Year 2026 on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok with a portrait mobile video. Connect with followers and friends, and entertain and inform them about why Lunar New Year is important. Find a themed stock video or template in the Clipchamp content library, use the video resizer to change the aspect ratio, then post it online or send as a direct message.

15. Year of the Horse GIF

Embrace the year of energetic transformation and growth by creating a Year of the Horse 2026 GIF. Have a particular loved one in mind who was born in the year of the horse? Pick a favorite trait of the Chinese Zodiac animal such as spirited, enthusiastic, or independent, then wish them with a personalized GIF. Use the Clipchamp content library to find on-theme animations and stickers then convert to GIF with a single click.

Watch Lunar New Year video tutorial

Planning more videos for the festive season? Check out these ideas for how to make holiday video invitations for any occasion.

Create Lunar New Year videos with the Clipchamp video editor or download the Microsoft Clipchamp Windows app today.