Chinese New Year differs from New Year’s Day at the time of entering the new year, and in most Asian countries, the coming of the Chinese year is celebrated with festivals that last for about 23 days.
During the celebration period, China witnessed the launch of fireworks and decorating the streets, to express the peace, hope and happy life of the Chinese people.
And this world bid farewell to the Chinese (Year of the Rooster), and receive the Chinese New Year on February 16, 2020 which is called the Chinese (Year of the Dog).
In the United Arab Emirates, tourist sites celebrate the coming of the Chinese New Year with various festivals.
Abu Dhabi:
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Chinese New Year celebrations on Al Maryah Island Abu Dhabi
Everyone is invited to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2018, in a unique experience on Al Maryah Island from February 15 to 17. Visitors will enjoy a range of entertainment shows inspired by Chinese culture, interesting theater productions from the Far East and a variety of authentic Chinese food. In the heart of the capital, Abu Dhabi, a distinguished destination of business and modern life will witness events for all ages, as well as a wonderful fireworks display on February 16th at 9:00 pm.
The largest celebrations of the Chinese year
Al Maryah Island is famous for hosting the largest celebrations of the most distinctive Chinese year in the United Arab Emirates, where the waterfront promenade on Al Maryah Island and the Galleria Shopping Center will be decorated with bright Chinese lanterns. The luck tree (Ang Bao) will be placed inside the Galleria, on the ground floor of the “Great Hall”, where visitors can wish a wish in the Chinese New Year. On the waterfront promenade, residents and visitors will witness the performances of wandering dancers in lion outfits, fun Chinese opera performances, and there will also be performances of Chinese folk cultural art and dance by fan, as well as a wide range of delicacies from Chinese cuisine.
Chinese paper lanterns
Children will love the activities in this festive event, which will vary between origami and Chinese paper lanterns, as well as kite design and coloring on the face. Everyone will enjoy the arts and crafts section, the Chinese calligraphy section and many more.
The waterfront of Al Maryah Island will bring the essence of the East with traditional Chinese cooking stations that will take visitors on a culinary journey to China with vivid displays of authentic cooking techniques. The summit of celebrations will be the impressive fireworks display on Friday night, February 16th.
Dubai:
Motiongate Dubai .. Celebrates Chinese New Year with Dragon Warrior Bo show
Motiongate Dubai, one of the Dubai Parks and Resorts, offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Chinese New Year, through a wide range of traditional activities and the impressive display of the warrior Dragon Po, the hero of the famous movie “Kung Fu Panda”, in addition to Many cheerful shows and delicious cuisine to celebrate the “Year of the Dog”.
Lunar New Year decorations
Visitors to the theme park inspired by the Hollywood world during the period from 15 to 17 February will enjoy watching the wonderful Lunar New Year decorations the moment they enter the “Studio Central” area, in addition to the opportunity to engage in many amazing recreational activities dedicated to the Chinese New Year celebrations. The program will include a live show of the traditional dragon and lion dance three times daily from 04:00 pm until 09:00 pm in the “Studio Central” area, as well as a meeting of “Pooh” in the land of “Kung Fu Panda” in the “Dreamworks” area. Visitors can also participate in traditional festive events through the Chinese calligraphy workshop that will be held there! As for the lovers of delicious dishes in the “Mrs Nings” restaurant, they will be waiting for them a rich menu of food and special dishes inspired by the celebrations of the Chinese New Year.
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, “Dragon Market” turns into a wonderland for 10 consecutive days
The “Dragon Market” is covered with an amazing Chinese suit in its Chinese New Year celebration, as the destination will turn into a cultural festival full of prizes, live entertainment and colorful lights for ten days.
The celebrations, which coincide with the passage of two years since the opening of the “Dragon Market 2 ″, will witness valuable prize draws, family activities, and various leisure activities during the period from February 15 to 24.
Also, during the festival, children will have the opportunity to enjoy what is provided by the specially designed panda garden for them, and the garden includes an area for creative arts and crafts, and it opens its doors daily for children from 2:00 pm until 10:00 at night, to learn about the ways of making traditional jewelry and the skills of making Chinese drums, And other trades.
Fun and interesting atmosphere
Visitors will be able to enjoy daily events from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, including the art of changing Chinese traditional faces, the lion dance, the presentation of Chinese drums, and the amazing Shaolin Monks parades. The performances of the visitors will add to the legs of the woods more suspense, with the splendor of their bright clothes, and the fun and interesting atmosphere they spread during their daily tours.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to share their experiences in the “Dragon Market” with their loved ones when they take pictures of the memorials in the Chinese-style photo area, and they will also have the opportunity to jot down their wishes on dream cards, to be hung on the colorful wish tree. In addition to what the magical lights will add magnificence to the celebration activities, reflecting the traditions and culture of celebrating the Chinese New Year.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year in these places in the Emirates
Al Maryah Island
Dubai Dragon Market
Motiongate Dubai
Dubai Dragon Market
The largest celebrations of the Chinese year on Al Maryah Island
The Chinese New Year is celebrated with festivals that last for about 23 days
This world bid farewell to the Chinese (Year of the Rooster), and receive the (Year of the Dog)
