The streets have been dyed red for another year with the celebration of the Chinese New Year. It is the most important festivity for the Asian country. With more than 4,000 years of antiquity, it is an event that brings together many families. This year the protagonist will be the rabbit, an animal that represents peace, kindness and hope. China celebrates its new year by following its own horoscope which is governed by the phases of the moon, not by the Gregorian calendar, so the annual start date changes. Whatever the origin of this rite, the Madrid City Council joins the party to welcome th
The streets have been dyed red for another year with the celebration of the Chinese New Year. It is the most important festivity for the Asian country. With more than 4,000 years of antiquity, it is an event that brings together many families. This year the protagonist will be the rabbit, an animal that represents peace, kindness and hope. China celebrates its new year by following its own horoscope which is governed by the phases of the moon, not by the Gregorian calendar, so the annual start date changes. Whatever the origin of this rite, the Madrid City Council joins the party to welcome the year. The epicenter is the Usera district, which brings together the largest Chinese community in the capital. With a dance representation of the popular Chinese legend of Chang'E or the concerts of Vilapain, one of the first Chinese-language rap, trap and R&B groups established in Spain
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