CHINESE NEW YEAR
The 13th arrondissement of Paris, known for its vibrant Asian community, hosts the city's largest Chinese New Year celebrations. In 2025, festivities ran from January 27 to February 15. It's a great celebration of Asian culture, attracting locals and visitors alike.
The highlight is the grand parade, featuring dragon and lion dances, traditional costumes, and colorful floats. The event also includes cultural activities like art exhibitions, concerts and other initiatives.
February 9, 2025, Paris
A truck used for the Chinese New Year parade, Paris, February 9, 2025.
Participants of the Chinese New Year parade, Paris, February 9, 2025.
A young man playing a with a paper dragon in front of a crowd, Paris, February 9, 2025.
A young man in costume before the Chinese New Year parade, Paris, February 9, 2025.
People in traditional costume during the Chinese New Year parade, Paris, February 9, 2025.
People in traditional costume during the Chinese New Year parade, Paris, February 9, 2025.
A man sitting on a traffic light while people is looking out of the window during the Chinese New Year parade, Paris, February 9, 2025.
People in traditional costume during the Chinese New Year parade, Paris, February 9, 2025.
People in traditional costume during the Chinese New Year parade, Paris, February 9, 2025.
People man in traditional costume during the Chinese New Year parade, Paris, February 9, 2025.
A woman in traditional costume during the Chinese New Year parade, Paris, February 9, 2025.
People attending the Chinese New Year parade, Paris, February 9, 2025.