The most important celebration in the Asian calendar is starting early this year and will continue until mid-February in several locations across Argentina.
With just 15 days to go, the festivities for Chinese New Year will kick off on Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Buenos Aires City. In addition to the traditional celebrations in Buenos Aires and La Plata, the northern capitals of Salta and Jujuy will join this year’s grand festivals.
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To launch the celebrations, a Dragon Boat Race will take place on Sunday, January 19. This thrilling sports event will happen in Puerto Madero, at Dock 1, between Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane Boulevard and Rosario Vera Peñalosa Boulevard, near the Hoyts cinema.
For an entire month, you’ll find a packed schedule full of cultural, artistic, sports, and culinary activities to enjoy across different Argentine cities. The Spring Festival invites everyone to explore and take part in one of the most important celebrations of the Chinese community. It’s a great opportunity to strengthen bonds between Argentinians and the growing Chinese community, which boasts more than 180,000 members.
While the Buenos Aires City Government has yet to announce its official events, Carlos Lin, a key event organizer and representative of the Chinese community in Argentina, shared details of various activities planned to welcome the New Year in the nation’s capital.
Activity Schedule
Buenos Aires City
Sunday, January 19 – Puerto Madero
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- Dragon Boat Race
Saturday, January 25 – Belgrano – Chinatown
- Special Dragon Dance performance
- Martial arts showcase
- Traditional Chinese music
- Open radio broadcast and online streaming
Tuesday, January 28
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- Red lighting of various landmarks in Buenos Aires: Puente de la Mujer, Usina del Arte, Planetarium, Chinatown Arch, Palacio Lezama, and Torre Monumental
- A tour by the “Snake Caravan” across different parts of the city
San Salvador de Jujuy
Friday, January 24 from 7:00 PM – Jujuy Cabildo
- Traditional Chinese dance masterclass
- Dragon welcoming ceremony
- Opening speech by local authorities
- Chinese cooking masterclass
- Live performances of Chinese dances
- Fusion of traditional music from Jujuy and China
- Closing with live local musicians
Salta
Saturday, January 25 – Museum of the City (Casa de Hernández)
- Exhibits with traditional Chinese decorations: lanterns, traditional costumes, calligraphy, and writing
- Display of drawings and paintings from Xuzhou, China
- Screening of audiovisual content related to Chinese culture
- Workshops on Chinese calligraphy and shadow theater
La Plata
Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16 – Plaza Moreno
- Chinatown installation with Chinese: food stalls, cultural displays, and hands-on workshops (traditional calligraphy, games, and paper-cutting techniques)
- Alongside the Chinese festivities, visitors will enjoy the Urban Gastronomic Circuit (CUGA) and Manos Platenses Fair
- Martial arts demonstrations
- Main stage: performances featuring traditional fashion shows, Chinese dances, the eye-painting ceremony of lions and dragons, and live shows by various artists
Sources: Xinhua Español, InfoPlatense, Municipalidad de Salta, Jujuy Al Día.
