He Chinese New Yearalso called Lunar New Year either Spring festivalit is an annual celebration that begins with the departure of the second new moon after the winter solstice. For this reason, the start date varies year after year (but always between January 21 and February 20) and this year It will begin on January 22 and will culminate on February 5.
Every year it is associated with one of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac, so 2023 is the Year of the rabbit water which comes to supply the water tiger of 2022.
The celebrations, which have 15 days, mark the end of the old year and are designated to bring boom and fortune in the new year. The festivities that include parades, dances, culinary delights, outdoor and chantic acts are not limited to the Asian continent and are celebrated around the entire world, without being the exception Latin America.
We are going to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Latam.Tony Pham / Unspash.
How is Chinese New Year in Latin America?
It is considered that the most profuse Chinese communities in the continent are those of Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Panama, Venezuela and Peruthe latter being the most numerous and with great influence on the political and economic part of that country. It is a season in which loved ones meet for enjoyment and coexistence. The Chinese neighborhoods From these territories they will be filled with color and music with the organization of various activities around the New Year's celebration. In most, you can enjoy outdoor shows such as Traditional dragon dance and lions and other artistic shows, varied gastronomic offers, exhibitions, special events and even artificial fires.
These celebrations are an incredible way of being able to know and envelope in the culture and tradition of the most important holiday in the Chinese calendarintegrate the growing Chinese population into these countries, as well as give a demonstration of what is lived in that country during those days. Next, we share some ways in which this tradition will be held in Some cities in Latin America.