We are living the first days of 2025, and that can only mean that the Chinese New Year in CDMX is about to happen. Here we tell you everything you need to know, when it will happen and where you can enjoy it in the city.
The first and most important thing you need to know is that it will be celebrated on January 29 and that the representative animal of this new year is the Wood Snake.
The Chinese horoscope is composed of 12 different animals that change from year to year, and at the same time, each one is assigned a different element that changes every twelve years: Wood, fire, earth, metal and water.
Each animal and each element has different attributes and characteristics that they bring with them. The Wood Snake represents agility, vitality, wisdom, and will bring us prosperity, fortune and health, so we recommend you to celebrate the Chinese New Year in CDMX in a big way!
Where to celebrate Chinese New Year in CDMX?
Every year, Chinese New Year is celebrated in CDMX with different activities such as parades, cultural festivals, dances, martial arts, theater and more. This year the snake will be the protagonist and you won’t want to miss it.
– Hacienda de los Morales
Hacienda de los Morales will hold its first edition of the China Festival and aims to spread and publicize the delicious gastronomy of China.
For a limited time you will be able to enjoy a menu prepared by the master chef and international quality chef, Wang Haidoing. You will get to know the authentic flavors of this cuisine thanks to the essential and emblematic ingredients within the traditional Chinese cuisine. It will be a unique journey of textures and flavors!
From January 16th to February 18th
Monday to Saturday from 13:00 to 00:00 hours. Sundays from 13:00 to 18:00 hours.
Cost varies according to the dish
Hacienda de los Morales
– Chinese New Year at Cenart
This year there will be a festival that will have different shows made up of traditional dance and music. There will also be shadow theater, Hanfu catwalk and traditional costumes.
Get ready to enjoy Kung Fu performances, cosplay and some Chinese food. You will be able to participate 100% free in different workshops, conferences and enjoy a photo exhibition.
Saturday, January 25th
From 11:00 to 18:00 hoursFree admission
Río Churubusco Av. 79, Country Club Churubusco
– Chinese New Year in downtown CDMX
A must-see during these dates! Here you will find restaurants and stores of the Chinese community that are open all year round.
However, to welcome the Chinese New Year, thousands of people come to enjoy the amazing parade that takes place with dancers and puppets representing the Wooden Snake.
Wednesday, January 29th
To be confirmedFree admission
Dolores Street, Historic Center
– Chinese New Year at Museo Franz Mayer
As part of the Museum Night activities, Chinese New Year will take place at the Franz. Guided tours of exhibitions, a special ceramic painting workshop, Chinese horoscope reading, Chinese dragon and lion dances and live music await you.
Wednesday, January 29th
From 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.2×1 admission if you wear a traditional Chinese hat.
Franz Mayer Museum
– Chinese New Year at Viaducto Piedad
This Chinatown is less known than the previous one, and you can find it in the Viaducto Piedad neighborhood. Here there will also be a parade that will pass through Coruña street, and you can enjoy different dance shows and martial arts presentations.
Wednesday, January 29th
To be definedFree entrance
Viaducto Piedad of the Iztacalco municipality.
– National Museum of World Cultures
This museum will hold guided tours, martial arts exhibitions and an incredible parade that will leave you with your mouth open. If you are thinking of going, you should take into account that there is limited space for 800 people, so we recommend you arrive early.
Saturday, February 1st
From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Free admission with limited space
National Museum of World Cultures