Chinese New Year celebration in Paris 2011

Chinese New Year is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Paris. People from far and wide visit the French capital to be a part of the celebration. Chinese New Year celebration in Paris for the year 2011 includes Serpent parade on the

streets, entertainment shows at Chinatown and mouth-watering delicacies at the various Chinese restaurants.

 

Chinese New Year in Paris

If you are wondering what to expect during the Chinese New Year celebrations in Paris, you are in for a surprise. The festival is not just an attraction for the Chinese community residing here, but also for other Parisians and visitors. Music, dance performances and traditional events are a part of the celebrations. During this time, you can also savor Chinese delicacies at the various Chinese restaurants in Paris. Various customs too are a part of the festival, which is followed mainly by the Chinese community.

Colorful traditional and cultural activities take place all over the city marking the celebration of the Chinese New Year in Paris. Most of the grand celebrations take place in the two main Chinatowns of the city located in the 20 and 13 arrondissements.
 

Things to do at Chinese New Year in Paris, 2011

The French Chinese community in Paris celebrates the Chinese New Year as a big event. As per the Chinese Zodiac the year of 2011, is the “Year of Rabbit”. It will thus carry the same theme throughout the festival. Some of the attractions for the New Year celebrations are:

Checkout the Chinese New Year parade, held on the first day of the New Year at at Paris City Hall

The parade begins with huge firecracker show and people posing with the performers at the show
The Chinese New Year parade is followed by a string of performances.
Watch the Dragon dance and get its blessings
Be a part of the various New Year events, which include Red Lantern procession and Women’s Float

Events for Chinese New Year celebration in Paris for 2011:

Visiting the romantic capital of France can actually leave you with a thrilling experience. In the month of February, when the Chinese New Year is celebrated in Paris, you can watch some of the most spectacular shows and return mesmerized. Some of the well-known events held during the Chinese New Year are:

Red Lantern parade in Paris

The Red lantern parade is one of the most spectacular events to catch in Paris. This is a traditional event, which usually takes place on the last day of the New Year or on the 15th day of the New Lunar year. The procession is marked by people carrying red colored decorated lanterns. The color is very auspicious for the Chinese people, as the color is a symbol of good luck and prosperity.

Men’s Float

Men dressed in traditional clothes, pass through the streets of Paris in well-decorated vans. This is a ‘must-watch’parade that takes place on the occasion of the Chinese New Year.

Dragon Dance

Talking of Chinese New Year, you can certainly expect to see the famous Dragon dance on the streets of Paris. The Chinese tradition of Dragon dance is known for bringing prosperity, good-luck and spreading the message of the festival.

Women’s Float

Just like the “Men’s Float”, there is a procession taken out by the women too. The ‘Women’s Float” is also a spectacular procession with women dressed in the traditional clothes touring the place in well-decorated cabs.
The Chinese New Year celebration in Paris for the year 2011 is sure to leave you entertained and mesmerized.

Latest Updated on 14/12/2010