Notice to walkers looking for festive parades. This Sunday, February 2, 2025, while the Champs-Élysées will be pedestrianized, a stroll in Hanfu (traditional Chinese outfits) and a dragon dance await you to celebrate the Lunar and particularly Chinese New Year.
Alert friends, it's time to celebrate the arrival of the year of Wood Snake. On the occasion of Lunar New Year which is based, as you might suspect, on the lunar calendar, the Champs-Elysées mark the occasion again this year. Thus, the appointment is given this Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3 p.m. from Fouquet's Paris.
Invited by the China Tourist Office in Paris, Fouquet's Paris, and the Barrière Group, the Mugua association is organizing a parade in Hanfu on the Champs-Élysées. Everyone is invited to wear their traditional Chinese clothing to follow the procession. If you don't have one, know that the association rents one with makeup possible. Note that this Sunday, February 2, the Champs-Élysées belong to pedestrians.
After starting at 99 avenue des Champs-Élysées, the parade will continue on a stroll up to the 104 Avenue.
The Chinese New Year parades which celebrate the Spring Festival, constitute a vibrant and colorful celebration marking the start of the new year according to the Chinese lunar calendar but also Vietnamese, Korean and many others. These festivities, which can last up to two weeks, are an expression of centuries-old cultural traditions and have deep meaning for Chinese communities around the world.
-The heart of these celebrations is embodied in the parades, dazzling spectacles of color, sound and movement. The streets come alive with dancing dragons and lions, symbols of strength, courage and good fortune, who weave through the crowds to the sound of cymbals, drums and firecrackers, supposed to ward off evil spirits and attract good luck for the coming year.
Beyond the spectacle, these parades carry a deep meaning. They are an opportunity for families and communities to come together, renew social ties and share wishes for prosperity, health and happiness. Chinese New Year is a time of reflection, renewal and hope, symbolizing the transition from the old to the new and the aspiration for a better future.
Check out last year’s images:
Finally, the Chinese New Year parades transcend cultural boundaries, inviting people of all backgrounds to participate in the celebration. They offer a window on the diversity and richness of Chinese culture, while promoting harmony and understanding between peoples. Through these festivities, the universal message of peace, happiness and renewal is beautifully expressed, strengthening bonds of understanding and friendship across the world.
Yes, yes Chinese New Year parade on the Champs-Élysées is far from being the most imposing, it remains a beautiful celebration on the most emblematic avenue in Paris. For other Lunar New Year parades, be sure to consult the guide.
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