Chinese New Year 2025 in Palma will be celebrated on 9th February at Plaça de Pere Garau. From 11:00 am, attendees will enjoy a varied programme to welcome the Year of the Snake in a colourful, festive, and family-friendly atmosphere. This highly anticipated celebration is organised by the Chinese Association of the Balearic Islands (Achinib) in collaboration with Palma City Council.

Chinese New Year in Palma

Chinese New Year in Palma. Photo: Achinib.

Among the planned activities, there will be workshops and traditional activities, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the richness of Chinese culture, as well as various performances that combine traditional dances and unique cultural expressions. Additionally, a selection of typical Chinese cuisine will offer the chance to enjoy the authentic flavours of this vibrant celebration.

Kung Fu, Tai Chi, K-pop, and Fire Run

The day will feature highlights such as the lion and dragon dances by Achinib, the Xiang Wang Xing dance performed by students of the Huayue Educational Centre, Kung Fu exhibitions by the Centre for Oriental Arts Research, and a violin concert by the Vivace Orchestra of Estudio Bausá. There will also be a performance blending Tai Chi and Flamenco, presented by the S’Olivera Association of Son Cotoner, as well as a medley of traditional dances, such as the Tibetan Kumara dance, with Tang music.

Between 1:40 pm and 4:00 pm, there will be a break in performances, but the celebration will continue with various food stalls around the square and games throughout the day.

In the afternoon, the Chinese New Year 2025 celebration will feature K-pop performances and a parade starring the gegants of Son Rapinya, who will march through the square from 7:30 pm, among other activities. To close this cultural event, a spectacular fire run is scheduled for 8:00 pm, providing a thrilling finale to this festival.

The Year of the Snake

Chinese New Year marks the arrival of the new zodiac cycle, consisting of 12 animals. The year 2025 will be the Year of the Snake, which holds the sixth position in the sequence. According to tradition, each animal symbolises specific personality traits that influence those born under its sign, making this celebration an opportunity to reflect on what the new year represents.

Chinese New Year 2025 Programme in Palma

Morning

  • 11:00 – 11:15 am. Opening ceremony. Lion dance by Achinib.
  • 11:15 – 11:30 am. Speeches by the Mayor of Palma and other officials.
  • 11:30 – 11:45 am. First dragon dance by Achinib.
  • 11:45 – 11:50 am. Classical Chinese dance “Xiang Wang Xing” by Huayue Educational Centre students.
  • 11:50 – 11:55 am. New Year dance “Good Luck Comes with Chinese New Year” by Huayue Educational Centre students.
  • 11:55 – 12:10 pm. Kung Fu exhibition by students of the NingGuangTang Centre for Oriental Arts Research.
  • 12:10 – 12:15 pm. Violin concert by students of the Vivace Orchestra at Estudio Bausá.
  • 12:15 – 12:20 pm. Chinese folk dance “The Most Fascinating Ethnic Style” by Huayue Educational Centre students.
  • 12:20 – 12:25 pm. Choral concert by CEIP Son Canals choir, conducted by Roberta Minucci.
  • 12:25 – 12:40 pm. Tai Chi and Flamenco fusion by S’Olivera Association of Son Cotoner.
  • 12:40 – 12:45 pm. Chinese song “I Truly Love You” by the F5 Band from Huayue Educational Centre.
  • 12:45 – 12:50 pm. Chinese classical poetry recital by the children’s group of Huayue Educational Centre.
  • 12:50 – 1:00 pm. Mini festival: variety show with music and dance by Sant Josep Obrer high school students.
  • 1:00 – 1:15 pm. Fan and Tai Chi performance by NingGuangTang Centre for Oriental Arts Research.
  • 1:15 – 1:20 pm. Traditional Chinese Jazz dance: “The Union of Flowers and the Moon” by Huayue Educational Centre students and teachers.
  • 1:20 – 1:30 pm. Chinese song “May the Wish Come True” by David Li from Huayue Educational Centre, Laiming Tsang from Agora Portals, and dance by Huayue Educational Centre students.
  • 1:30 – 1:40 pm. Dance medley: Tang music and Tibetan Kumara dance by Huayue Educational Centre students and teachers.

Afternoon

  • 1:40 – 4:00 pm. Break time. Various food stalls and games will be available around the square throughout the day.
  • 4:00 – 7:30 pm. Modern dances, including numerous K-pop performances by well-known groups.
  • 7:30 – 8:00 pm. Gegants of Son Rapinya parade.
  • 8:00 – 8:30 pm. End of festivities with a fire run.