In this video, the Principal of ISR extends heartfelt Chinese Lunar New Year greetings on behalf of the entire ISR community. As we welcome the Year of the Snake, ISR extends its warmest wishes to our global families and community, celebrating a new year of health, happiness and renewed hope.

January 8, 2025 At the International School Rheintal in Switzerland, we’re in the midst of preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year dragon dance performance. With just two weeks to go before the big day, we’re installing two majestic dragons in gold and red, ready to bring good fortune and joy. Join us behind the scenes as we showcase the hard work and dedication going into making this celebration unforgettable, and get excited for the stunning dragon dance on New Year's Day!

January 28, 2025 We celebrate the timeless connection of "High Mountains and Flowing Water"—a symbol of deep understanding and harmony. As the Year of the Snake (2025) unfolds, the International School Rheintal in Switzerland continues its legendary tradition by hosting an extraordinary Chinese New Year Celebration. Join us as we embrace the spirit of the season, blending culture, music, and festivities to honor this special occasion in the heart of the Rheintal Valley.

The ISR and IAK communities came together to celebrate the 2026 Spring Festival (Lunar New Year) with a vibrant full-day event honoring tradition, culture, and community. Marking the beginning of the Year of the Horse, the celebration brought students, families, teachers, and guests together for a day filled with performances, cultural activities, and festive experiences. Throughout the day, participants enjoyed a rich program featuring traditional music, dance, cultural presentations, and artistic showcases that reflected the spirit of the Spring Festival. The event highlighted the joy, renewal, and prosperity associated with the Lunar New Year while celebrating the diversity of the ISR and IAK community. Decorations, performances, and interactive cultural activities created a lively and welcoming atmosphere for everyone. Families and friends gathered to experience the traditions of the Spring Festival, strengthening community connections and sharing in the festive spirit. This video captures highlights from the entire day — the performances, the celebrations, and the memorable moments that made the 2026 ISR & IAK Spring Festival truly special. We wish everyone happiness, good health, and prosperity in the Year of the Horse!

Baduanjin unfolds slowly; with each breath, the mind settles. The short staff rises and falls, steps steady and grounded. Between softness and strength is rhythm; between movement and stillness, balance. In an international school setting, we share Eastern wellness and traditional martial arts— not to showcase technique, but to help children understand: the body can be a bridge, and breath a language. 2026春节庆典彩排花絮之一。 八段锦缓缓展开， 一呼一吸之间，心神归定。 短棍起落，步伐沉稳。 刚柔之间，是节奏； 动静之间，是分寸。 在西方的国际校园空间里， 传播东方养生与传统武艺， 不是强调技巧的高低， 而是让孩子们理解—— 身体可以成为桥梁， 呼吸可以成为语言， 让东方的四季节律自然流动。 —— 以呼吸迎新春。 #iakcultureassociation #iakswitzerland #springfestival2026 #healthandhappiness

Guqin Fisherman Singing at Dusk Water. Oars. Breath. Children shape the sound of a river. A single boat moves through silence. An Eastern landscape emerges in the heart of Switzerland. Hundreds of young listeners. Still. Present. Time slows. The Guqin does not perform — it resonates. At the center of the world. 古琴演奏：潘晶 IAK瑞士亚洲文化协会古琴理事 去年春节， IAK在瑞士首次以古琴为主打音乐 登上国际舞台。 舞台构想与美学设计 由IAK原创呈现。 七弦之声， 自此在莱茵河谷回响。 今年春节， 古琴所承载的东方哲思 与维瓦尔第的西方音乐精神相遇。 这场对话， 源于一次勇敢的开启。 #iakcultureassociation #guqin #springfestival2026 #春节

The New Year begins with movement and light. Children lift the dragon— a symbol of strength, wisdom, and renewal. It rises. It turns. It awakens the season. Step by step, they move as one. Under the Swiss sky, the dragon dances— bridging East and West. This is not only celebration. It is heritage in motion. A new year. A shared beginning. #iakcultureassociation #springfestival2026 #dragondance