The second festival "Chinese New Year in Moscow" has begun in the Russian capital.
A diverse program has been prepared for Muscovites and guests of the city. Everyone will be able to get acquainted with the traditions of the Chinese New Year at exhibitions and master classes, including traditional New Year dishes of Chinese cuisine.
The main festival venue in 2025 will be Manezhnaya Square, with celebrations also taking place at VDNKh, the Moscow Zoo, "Dream Island" and other locations. The center of Moscow will be decorated in Chinese style, creating the festive atmosphere on the streets. On the opening day, a procession with a dragon and a snake will take place on weekends.
"Vestnik Kavkaza" shares with our readers the photos of how the Chinese New Year is celebrated in Moscow.
When does the Chinese New Year 2025 begin and end?
In China, the New Year begins on the second new moon following the winter solstice, and ends on the full moon. The celebration lasts two weeks, concluding with the Lantern Festival.
In 2025, the Chinese New Year begins on January 29. It will be celebrated until February 16.

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Participants of the large street procession of the Dragon and the Snake

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Participants of the large street procession of the Dragon and the Snake

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Festival area on Revolution Square

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Participants of the large street procession of the Dragon and the Snake

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Festival area on Manezhnaya Square

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Festival area on Revolution Square

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Master class on Manezhnaya Square

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Festival area on Manezhnaya Square

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Participants of the large street procession of the Dragon and the Snake

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Festival site on Arbat

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Participants of the large street procession of the Dragon and the Snake

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. The Emperor’s Palace on Manezhnaya Square

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Participants of the large street procession of the Dragon and the Snake

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Festival site on Manezhnaya Square

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Participants of the large street procession of the Dragon and the Snake

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Participants of the large street procession of the Dragon and the Snake

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Participants of the large street procession of the Dragon and the Snake

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Participants of the large street procession of the Dragon and the Snake

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Participants of the large street procession of the Dragon and the Snake

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Participants of the large street procession of the Dragon and the Snake

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Festival site on Tverskoy Boulevard

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Festival site in Kamergersky Lane

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Participants of the large street procession of the Dragon and the Snake

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Participants of the large street procession of the Dragon and the Snake

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Festival site on Tverskoy Boulevard

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Participants of the large street procession of the Dragon and the Snake

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Festival site on Tverskoy Boulevard

Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Festival site on Tverskoy Boulevard
© Photo :Maria Novoselova/Vestnik Kavkaza. Festival site on Manezhnaya Square