Chinese New Year in Freedom – Brasil

The arrival of a new cycle is a celebration that happens all over the world. After all, when the whole world decides to celebrate that they are entering the new year together, unlike our anniversary, which is a new year only for the birthday person. However, each culture goes through this change in a different way.

In São Paulo, the Chinese New Year holiday takes place in freedom. This festival takes place once a year and many people don’t know how it works. With that in mind, we brought all the information to solve the doubts of those who want to participate in this festival. Take a look:

Which is?

The Chinese New Year festival that takes place in the Liberdade neighborhood is also known as the Lantern Festival. This is because the lanterns are one of the main objects of contemplation of the party.

This celebration is a tradition of Chinese culture created two thousand years ago, in the western dynasty. It is a time when people who are cultured or like to enjoy it, can go to the neighborhood and enjoy the practices offered. There you will find:

Ideal time and place to contemplate the moon.
Lanterns of various types adorning the neighborhood.
Riddles for visitors’ leisure.
Wool dances.
Typical foods.

How it works?

During the celebration days, the most different activities take place to please and delight all audiences. Lanterns are the main attractions of the festival. In the neighborhood, you can find streetlights and floating lights. They are shaped like large fish, dragons or lotuses. It’s beautiful.

When happens?

Chinese New Year starts on January 25th. In Chinese culture, according to the lunar calendar, the festival takes place on January 15th. But in São Paulo, the celebration begins in January and continues until February.

As it is not a celebration of our country’s bias, it is not considered a national holiday. Therefore, the party takes place on consecutive days and there are no days off for those who have already returned to work. Lo Han Temple offers tickets and appointments for those who want to secure their place. The ticketed event takes place on February 8, from 6pm to 9pm. You can find ticket accreditation here.