Chinese New Year is Barcelona’s main Lunar New Year celebration. Each winter, the city changes pace: dragons move to the beat of drums, red lanterns line the route and the streets turn into a stage. The programme brings together a large parade, food events and traditional performances led by the Chinese community and local organisations. It acts as a cultural bridge, celebrating diversity and reflecting how Barcelona is shaped by its many communities.
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The Dragon Dance can stretch over 15 metres and takes more than a dozen dancers working in perfect sync to bring it to life.
Red is everywhere, but it is more than decoration. Tradition says it wards off evil spirits and brings prosperity for the year ahead.