The Chinese-Lunar New Year takes over the 13th arrondissement of Paris from Monday January 27 to Saturday February 15, 2025. On the program, cultural events, shows, exhibitions and the unmissable parade on Sunday February 9, the largest in the capital .
The January 29 next is the Lunar New Yeara very important date in the Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese calendar in particular, since it is the start of the new year in these cultures! From Hong Kong to Paris, we celebrate this event with activities as rich as they are varied: parades, parades, workshops, expositions… The Town hall of the 13ththe district with the most famous Chinatown, organizes a whole range of events every year.
This year again, the 13th arrondissement is transforming to celebrate the entry into a new lunar year. In 2025, we move from the year of the Dragon to that of the Wood Snake. The festivities begin on January 27with the inauguration of street claddingwhere lanterns and traditional decorations adorn the neighborhood.
The highlight not to be missed remains the Chinese New Year paradescheduled for Sunday February 9. Dragons, dancing lions and colorful floats will parade on Avenue d’Ivry and its surroundings, accompanied by traditional music and dances. This show attracts thousands of spectators every year, and the festive atmosphere promises to be there.
On the program for the Lunar New Year of the 13th 2025:
Expositions :
- “All under the same sky”presented by the Alliance Française de Beijing, brings together more than 80 works by children aged 4 to 16, exploring the themes of ecology and the environment.
- “At full speed”a photographic exhibition by Charles Dengpheng, offers a vibrant look at Vietnam.
Concerts et spectacles :
- The January 28l’Chinese Orchestra of Paris proposes the “Chinese New Year Symphony”mixing traditional music, ballet and jazz.
- The February 7the Vent d’Orient Vent d’Ouest association and the Confucius Institute present “The Lumberjack and the Musician”a musical show combining original compositions, sand drawings and choir.
- Xiangqi European Championship : Chinese chess enthusiasts meet at the Town Hall of the 13th February 3 and 4 to follow this unique tournament of its kind.
Finally, the Spring Festival and the Film Festival complete this program rich in discoveries.
To make sure you don’t miss anything, find the full details of the upcoming festivities on the official website of the Town hall of the 13th arrondissement and its social networks. A great opportunity to immerse yourself in Chinese traditions while enjoying a festive moment with family or friends.
These celebrations invite us to immerse ourselves in a rich culture to experience exotic moments. In short, to party, to awaken to the cultures of the countries celebrating the Lunar New Year, here is a free program that we would be wrong to miss.
The famous Chinese New Year parade in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, also called Lunar New Year, returned this Sunday, February 9, 2025, to our greatest pleasure. [Lire la suite]
