Overview
- The 15‑day festival opened on Tuesday, 17 February, ushering in the once‑every‑60‑years Fire Horse cycle, which last occurred in 1966, and runs through 3 March.
- In Paris, the Belleville lantern festival is scheduled for 21–22 February, and the traditional parade in the 13th arrondissement will take place on Sunday, 1 March along routes including Avenue de Choisy and Avenue d'Ivry.
- Customs highlighted in coverage include red decorations, lanterns, firecrackers and fireworks, along with dragon and lion dances and home cleanings before celebrations.
- The Chinese New Year was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2024.
- Paris restaurants are marking the occasion with special menus, including LiLi at The Peninsula (288 € on 16 February), Shang Palace (198 € from 12–17 February), Imperial Treasure (228 € through 3 March) and Red Katz (108 € on 17 February).