Chinese Lunar New Year 2025 Paris 13th arrondissement: the program for the parade, shows and entertainment

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Published by My de Sortiraparis · Photos by Margot de Sortiraparis · Published on February 9, 2025 at 09:52 a.m.
The Chinese Lunar New Year takes over the 13th arrondissement of Paris from Monday January 27 to Saturday February 15, 2025. On the program: cultural events, shows, exhibitions and the unmissable parade on Sunday February 9, the largest in the capital.

January 29 is Lunar New Year, a very important date in the Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese calendars, as it marks the beginning of the New Year in these cultures! From Hong Kong to Paris, this event is celebrated with a rich variety of activities: parades, workshops, exhibitions... The Mairie du 13e, the arrondissement with the best-known Chinatown, organizes a wide range of events every year.

Once again this year, the 13th arrondissement is transformed to celebrate the start of a new lunar year. In 2025, we move from the Year of the Dragon to that of the Wood Snake. The festivities begin on January 27, with the inauguration of the street pavoisement, where lanterns and traditional decorations adorn the district.

The highlight is the Chinese New Year parade, scheduled for Sunday February 9. Dragons, dancing lions and colorful floats will parade down the Avenue d'Ivry and surrounding area, accompanied by traditional music and dance. The show attracts thousands of spectators every year, and the festive atmosphere promises to be one to remember.

The 13th Lunar New Year program in Paris 2025:

Exhibitions:

  • "Tous sous le même ciel", presented by the Alliance Française de Pékin, brings together over 80 works by children aged 4 to 16, exploring the themes of ecology and the environment. On view from January 27 to February 12 at the 13th arrondissement town hall, Antichambre & Galerie Athéna.

  • "À toute vitesse", a photographic exhibition by Charles Dengpheng, offers a vibrant look at Vietnam. On view from January 28 to February 12 at Mairie du 13e, Galerie Bièvre.

Concerts and shows:

  • January 28, 7.30-9pm: theOrchestre Chinois de Paris presents the "Chinese New Year Symphony", a blend of traditional music, ballet and jazz. A lion dance awaits you at 7pm at the historic Tang Frères at 44 avenue d'Ivry.

  • Sunday, January 29:
    • Lion dance at Paris Store at 2pm for 44 avenue d'Ivry and 3pm for 21 avenue d'Ivry. Lion dance at the historic Tang Frères store at 9:30am and at the Olympiades store at 10:30am.
    • Inauguration of the 13th arrondissement's paving with a lion dance in front of the Fraternité Arch from 5pm to 5:30pm.

  • Saturday, February 1 - Han Style New Year with free admission to the Mairie du 13e.

  • Monday, February 3 (10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Tuesday, February 4 (9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.): Xiangqi European Championship, Chinese chess enthusiasts meet at the salle des fêtes of the Mairie du 13e.

  • Wednesday February 5 (7pm): Show: Chinese New Year through our eyes at the salle des fêtes of the 13th arrondissement town hall. Free admission, subject to availability.

  • On February 7 at 7:30pm, the Vent d'Orient Vent d'Occident association and the Confucius Institute present "Le Bûcheron et le musicien", a musical show combining original compositions, sand drawings and choir. Book your place online.

  • Saturday February 8: Festival du Printemps from 1pm to 8:30pm in the salle des fêtes of the 13th arrondissement town hall. Free admission, subject to availability.

  • Sunday February 9: Asian New Year parade from 1pm to 5pm. Please note that RATP will be closing line 14 on this day, so plan ahead!

  • Wednesday, February 12
    • 2pm to 3:30pm: Calligraphy workshop, 13th arrondissement town hall
    • 4pm to 5:30pm: Conference: Chinese writing and its poetic function, salle des Fête, 13th arrondissement town hall

  • Saturday February 15: Futsal Lunar New Year edition at 4pm at Stade Carpentier

Cinema

Last but not least, the Festival du Printemps and the Festival de cinéma round off this rich program of discoveries. From January 31 to February 9, the Festival Allers-Retours du cinéma d'auteur chinois awaits you at Pathé des Fauvettes, 58 avenue des Gobelins.

To make sure you don't miss a thing, check out the full details of the festivities on the official website of the Mairie du 13e arrondissement and its social networks. A great opportunity to immerse yourself in Chinese traditions while enjoying a festive moment with family and friends.

These celebrations invite us to immerse ourselves in a rich culture and experience a change of scenery. In short, if you want to celebrate and learn about the cultures of the countries celebrating the Lunar New Year, here's a free program you won't want to miss.

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Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From January 27, 2025 to February 15, 2025

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    1 Place d'Italie
    75013 Paris 13

    Route planner

    Prices
    Free

    Recommended age
    For all

    Official website
    mairie13.paris.fr

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    Free events with free admission

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