This is known as Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year, which in 2025 officially takes place on January 29th. As São Paulo is a very diverse city, with a strong Asian presence (among other cultures), events to celebrate the arrival of this new year are in full swing. So if you want to get to know the ancient Chinese culture better, check out the The Year of the Snake.Here's your guide to the Lunar New Year. When does Chinese New Year start and end? Chinese New Year in 2025 starts on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and lasts until the Lantern Festival China Media Group (CMG) marked a significant step in global celebrations of the Chinese New Year by hosting a special "Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala" event in Brazil's São Paulo on Wednesday. The event, which drew over 200 attendees including officials, diplomats and cultural figures, showcased Chinese culture and celebrated the growing The seventh day of the Lunar New Year (February 4, 2025) is said to be when the Chinese mother goddess, Nuwa, created humanity. Thus, it’s called renri/jan jat (the people’s birthday). On Jan. 29, Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Snake with community carnivals, family gatherings, parades, traditional food, fireworks and other festivities The Magic City water park, 60 km from São Paulo, is offering a special New Year’s Eve celebration for the arrival of 2025. With tickets starting at R$69.90, the “New Year’s Eve Night-Use” event takes place from 9pm to 2am and includes access to the heated pools, a varied buffet per kilo and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages. It also hosts the annual Lunar New Year Parade and Festival, the centerpiece of the city's celebration. Don't miss the Firecracker Ceremony on the first day of the New Year, January 29, at Sarah D. Roosevelt Park — the crackling of firecrackers is a long-held Chinese tradition that wards off evil and misfortune at the start of every new year. Chinese New Year, Praça da Liberdade and surroundings (Around Liberdade station), . The largest festival of the Chinese community in São Paulo celebrates the Chinese new year. Celebrated every year around the end of january and beginning of february, with typical Chinese performances and food. Attracts around 100,000 visitors. free. Chinese New Year, Praça da Liberdade and surroundings (Around Liberdade station). The largest festival of the Chinese community in São Paulo celebrates the Chinese new year. Celebrated every year around the end of January and beginning of February, with typical Chinese performances and food. Attracts around 100,000 visitors. free. The Wood Snake arrives on January 29, bringing wisdom, intuition, and creativity. A symbol of balance and adaptability, it invites a year of growth and harmony 🐍 Join us at Song qi to celebrate the Chinese New Year and discover our special menu for the occasion 🧧 #songqi #songqimonaco #chinesenewyear #yearofsnake #woodsnake The big Chinese New Year parade is happening a few days later on Sunday February 2. Chinese New Year parade start time Celebrations are expected to start at around 10am. Ring in the Lunar New Year with the annual Phoenix Chinese Week, a vibrant celebration that attracts thousands of attendees to the heart of Phoenix. This exciting two-day festival, held at Steele Indian School Park, offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich traditions, culture, and artistry Celebrate Lunar New Year in Chicago from Jan. 26 – Feb. 9, 2025. Enjoy parades, cultural events, dining specials, and more to welcome the Year of the Snake! Celebrate at one of San Antonio's iconic landmarks with a special Lunar New Year-themed event. Details coming soon, keep an eye on this page for more information. 2025 San Antonio Chinese Alliance Lunar New Year Gala There will be traditional activities like New Year’s calligraphy, lion dancing and other New Year’s-themed crafts. Japanese boxed lunches and snacks will be available for purchase on-site from BentOn. January 28. Chinese New Year Dumpling Class Roseland Free Public Library, Roseland The 2025 Annual Chinese Lunar New Year Parade will take place Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Hosted and organized by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Washington, DC (CCBA) in partnership with the DC Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA). In the lunar calendar, it will be the year 4723! Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it’s also celebrated in other Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Korea. 2025 is the Year of the Snake in most Asian countries! If you were born in 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, or 1941, after the Lunar New Year (late January or early February) you were born in the Year of the Snake. Feb 1, 2025 Lunar New Year Family Festival American Art Museum • Wash, DC; Feb 1, 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration Tysons Corner Center • McLean, VA; Feb 2, 2025 Chinese New Year Parade Chinatown • Wash, DC; Feb 7, 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration Tanger National Harbor • National Harbor, MD; Feb 8, 2025 Lunar New Year Fest Mercer Middle Minneapolis is a diverse multi-ethnic city, and many of its residents celebrate the Lunar New Year with fireworks and festivities. During the two-week period following the New Year, quite a few Chinese restaurants in the city offer specials, so it is a perfect time to indulge in such delicacies as h Chinese New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of new year on the lunar calendar, a treasured tradition which has been passed down for centuries. Also known as the Spring Festival (Li Chun 立春), Chinese New Year marks a special day for many as it welcomes the Spring season, marking the end of winter season.
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