Chinese New Year Celebration in Paris: A Journey into Chinese Culture on January 29, 2025
The streets of the Chinatown district will come alive with dragons, lions, and dancers in vibrant costumes. Traditional music and fireworks will accompany the crowds throughout this festive day. Shopkeepers will decorate their windows with red lanterns and offer typical dishes such as dumplings and rice cakes, providing a full immersion into Chinese culinary traditions.
Calligraphy exhibitions, painting workshops, and dance demonstrations will also enrich the event. The Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom and renewal, will be the perfect occasion to come together and share common values of prosperity and good fortune.
In Paris, many Lunar New Year celebrations are held in neighborhoods with large Asian communities, such as the 13th arrondissement, the 3rd arrondissement, and Belleville. Other areas like République and Faubourg Saint-Honoré also organize grand parades.
- Faubourg Saint-Honoré (8th arrondissement): A lion and dragon dance will animate the day. Meet at the intersection of Rue Royale and Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
- 13th arrondissement: The Chinatown district lights up for the New Year with concerts, shows, and a grand parade attracting over 200,000 spectators. Departure at 1:30 PM from Avenue de Choisy.
- 3rd arrondissement: Ten days of festivities with a costume parade between the 3rd and 4th arrondissements, starting at Place de la République. Animations will be organized at the 3rd arrondissement town hall.
- Belleville: The Chinese New Year market returns with a dragon and lion parade on Rue de Belleville.
- Champs-Élysées: An exceptional dragon dance on the world’s most beautiful avenue, starting at 3 PM at Fouquet’s Paris, 99 Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
This celebration is a true moment of cultural exchange, offering Parisians a unique opportunity to discover Chinese customs while strengthening community bonds. On January 29, 2025, the Chinese New Year in Paris will be an unforgettable event, not to be missed by those wishing to soak in this festive and welcoming atmosphere.
Chinese New Year Celebration at The Blake**** Hotel Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
On January 29, 2025, experience the excitement of Chinese New Year while staying at The Blake Hotel Paris Gare Saint-Lazare. Ideally located near the celebrations in the 13th arrondissement, this 4-star hotel offers comfort and convenience for a pleasant stay in the heart of Paris.