To celebrate Chinese New Year with the people of Luxembourg and ring in the Year of the Snake in style, the Confucius Institute at the University of Luxembourg is organising, in collaboration with the Union Commerciale de la Ville de Luxembourg (UCVL) and the Galeries Lafayette Luxembourg, a Chinese New Year extravaganza in the heart of Luxembourg City on Saturday 25 January 2025. There will be a series of stands and fun activities, together with a spectacular Chinese dragon parade through the city centre.

Chinese New Year Stands and Activities
A variety of stands demonstrating traditional Chinese arts and pastimes will be set up in Place d'Armes. Join us and try your hand at Chinese calligraphy, Chinese paintings, and a host of other activities. Save the date and bring your friends along to share this unique Chinese experience! Chinese food will also be served – a guaranteed treat for the taste buds.

Date and time: Saturday 25 January 2025, from 13:00 to 15:00
Place: Place d'Armes, Luxembourg City Centre

Chinese Dragon Dance and Parade
The Chinese New Year would not be complete without the traditional dragon parade. To put on a spectacular show, the Confucius Institute has joined forces with the Paris-based Association Française de Danse du Dragon et Lion Chinois (AFDDLC), which has brought together a talented team of Chinese martial arts specialists from across Europe, especially from Luxembourg, France - (École Wuxing in Moselle) and Belgium (TAOREN Académie). The performance will start at 15:00.

Date and time: Saturday 25 January 2024, from 15:00
Departure place: Place d'Armes, Luxembourg City Centre

Everyone is welcome – come along and experience the magic of Chinese New Year!