Dances, gastronomy and shows on the occasion of Chinese New Year – Telam

With the traditional dance of dragons and lions, oriental cuisine and various shows, the city of Buenos Aires will celebrate this weekend, in the neighborhood of Belgrano, the arrival of the Chinese New Year, informed the government of Buenos Aires.

The appointment is for today and tomorrow from 12 o'clock at Plaza Parques Nacionales Argentinos, located on Avenida Figueroa Alcorta and Sucre, where the Chinese community will host the year 4717, the Land Pig.

As in the past three years, Buenos Aires celebrates the Chinese New Year, and will focus on Buenos Aires Square, where more than 40 stalls offering typical dishes, decorative items and clothing will be installed.

In addition, there will be present the dragon, who will perform his traditional dance, and the Chinese lions, who will also offer their typical dance to augur good fortune for the beginning year.

There will also be a stage where will be presented artists residing in Argentina and other newcomers from China, who will show the dances of their country, will offer concerts of instruments and songs and exhibitions. ;Martial Arts.

You can also visit a Chinese calligraphy sample of Master Liu Ming.

In parallel, today and tomorrow from 20:30 to 00:00, the traditional Chinatown located in Belgrano will be prepared for the celebrations with typical decorations and thematic activities.

In addition, on Sunday at 17 will be held for the first time in Argentina, a competition of dragon boats at Puente de la Mujer, in Puerto Madero.

An international traveling photo exhibition will also be organized on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening. It will be at the Borges Cultural Center from tomorrow until February 3rd.

Buenos Aires celebrates the Chinese New Year will end Sunday evening with a pyrotechnic show at the National Park Park, according to the official calendar.