Chinese New Year celebrations in Palma

On 9th February, Palma’s Pere Garau Square will become the epicentre of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Organised by the Chinese Association of the Balearic Islands (Achinib), this event, declared a Festival of Municipal Public Interest, promises a day full of colour, music, and tradition.

 

 

 

 

 

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Complete programme at the Plaza Pere Garau

• 11am - 11.15am: Opening ceremony: Lion dances by ACHINIB.
• 11.15am – 11.30am: Speeches: The Mayor of Palma and other officials will give a few words.
• 11.30am - 11.45am: First Dragon Dance
• 11.45am - 11.50am: Chinese Classical Dance "Xiang Wang Xing", performed by students from Huayue Educational Centre.
• 11.50am - 11.55am: "Good Luck Comes with Chinese New Year", performed by students from Huayue Educational Centre.
• 11.55am - 12.10pm: Kung-fu performance by students from the NingGuangTang Centre for Oriental Arts Research.
• 12.10pm - 12.15pm: Violin Concert by students of the Vivace Orchestra from Estudio Bausá.
• 12.15pm - 12.20pm: Chinese Folk Dance
• 12.20pm - 12.25pm: Choir performance by CEIP Son Canals Choir, directed by Roberta Minucci.
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• 12.25pm - 12.40pm: Tai Chi and Flamenco Fusion.
• 12.40pm - 12.45pm: "The Most Fascinating Ethnic Style", performed by students from Huayue Educational Centre.
• 12.45pm - 12.50pm: Chinese Classical Poetry by the Children's Group from Huayue Educational Centre.
• 12.50pm - 1pm: Mini-Festival
• 1pm - 1.15pm: Fan Dance and Tai Chi by NingGuangTang Centre for Oriental Arts Research.
• 1.15pm - 1.20pm: Traditional Chinese Jazz Dane. "The Union of Flowers and the Moon", performed by students and teachers from Huayue Educational Centre.
• 1.20pm - 1.30pm: Chinese Song "I Truly Love You", performed by David Li  from Huayue Educational Centre, Laiming Tsang from agora Portails and students from the Huayue Educational Centre.
• 1.30pm - 1.40pm: Dance Melody. Tang Music & Dance, Tibetan Dance Kumara, performed by students and teachers from Huayue Educational Centre.
• 1.40pm – 4pm: Break Time: Various food and game stalls will be set up around the square throughout the day.
• 4pm - 7.30pm: Modern Dances: Various K-pop performances featuring famous groups.
• 7.30pm - 8pm: Gegants de Son Rapinya parade (giant figures) 
• 8pm - 8.30pm: End of the Celebration: The festival will conclude with a Correfoc (fire run).