Chinese New Year celebrations are becoming quite popular in Madrid where there is a sizable Chinese population.
The suburb of Usera and the Chinese Cultural Center are at the epicenter of the Chinese New Year celebrations in Madrid. Activities are organized by the various sponsors, community organizations, the Chinese Embassy, the Confucius Institute, the Chinese Cultural Center and many others.
The celebrations are held over a couple of weeks, with the main festivities held during Chinese New Year's Day or a subsequent weekend.
Kids will enjoy the open air events which typically include the lion dances, Kung Fu exhibitions, cultural performances as well as a market with traditional handicrafts, and of course the Dragon Parade. There are also concerts, workshops, food events, etc. Here's what's happening this year:
Chinese New Year Events in Madrid 2023
- Chinese New Year Parade in Usera
- Chinese New Year Fair in Usera
- Chinese New Year Fireworks in Usera
- Chinese New Year Fair at Plaza de España
Welcoming The Year Of The Rabbit Chinese New Year Parade
A fantastic dragon parade welcomes the New Year in the Suburb of Usera.
Participants include the many Chinese Associations, sports clubs and other educational groups, all colorfully dressed in traditional garb and the elders sporting imperial robes.
It is always a very colorful and lively event and great fun for children to learn about Chinese culture and traditions!
Lion Dancers parade through the streets and plazas...
These are colorful and noisy events with energetic performers and lots of drumming and cymbal action...
There is of course also the majestic dragons parading through the streets of the suburbs and spreading good luck to all...
Chinese New Year Parade 2023
When?: TBA
Where?: Barrio de Usera
Parade Route: Starts at c/ Marcelo Usera esq. c/ Olvido - Av. De Rafaela Ibarra - c/ Dolores Barranco
How Much?: FREE!
More Info: Chinese New Year Parade in Madrid (en español)
Chinese New Year Fair in Usera 2023
What?:Games, food trucks, cultural performances, tea ceremonies, arts and craft demos, martial arts...
When?: TBA
Where?: Carpa Feria Junta de Distrito de Usera, EMT: 6,60, 81 / Metro: Usera y Plaza Elíptica-L6 (Circular)
How Much?: FREE!
More Info: Chinese New Year Fair in Usera (en español)
Chinese New Year Fireworks in Usera 2023
What?: The lake will be lit with thousands of water flowers and the festival concludes with a fantastic fireworks display
When?: TBA
Where?: Lago de Pradolongo junto al templete
How Much?: FREE!
More Info: Chinese New Year Fireworks in Usera (en español)
Chinese New Year Fair at Plaza de España
It's a great carnival atmosphere for kids who get to enjoy the bright lanterns, the dragons and lions, many shows, parades and games...
At the festival, there are a number of performances, from acrobatics, Chinese Opera, folk dances, etc. Kung Fu shows are some of the most popular...
Chinese New Year Fair at Plaza de España 2023
When?: TBA
Where?: Plaza De España
How Much?: FREE!
More Info: Chinese New Near in Madrid Plaza de España Fair (en español)
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