What’s new for the CNY Festival 2025? We are excited to be welcoming the cultural delegation visiting Budapest from Kaifeng, one of the most ancient Chinese cities and the capital of eight dynasties in Chinese history. For the very first time, the Hungarian audience got to experience the rich cultural heritage of Yu opera, Xylography posters for new year, blown candy, Kaifeng Lantern, Chinese Kite, royal-school butterfly drawing.

Stage

10:00-12:00 Entertainment programs (lion dance, dragon dance, Yu opera, Chinese instruments, traditional dances, qipao, taichi, etc)

12:30-13:30 Jiaozi making and cooking

13:30-15:30 Handicraft workshop(Kaifeng delegation): Xylography poster for new year, blown candy, Kaifeng Lantern, Chinese Kite, royal-school butterfly drawing.

Indoor programs

10:00-16:00 Chinese leaf tea ceremony & tasting, traditional Chinese medicine, hanfu(traditional Chinese clothing) cosplay

10:00-16:00 Chinese calligraphy, painting, royal-school butterfly drawing

Cultural tents

10:00-16:00 Handicraft workshop(Kaifeng delegation): Xylography poster for new year, blown candy, Kaifeng Lantern, Chinese Kite

10:00-16:00 DIY, Chinese language corner, ink rubbings, etc

Outdoor playground

10:00-16:00 Wishing tree

11:00-16:00 Traditional games & sports

11:00-16:00 Learn “dragon dance”

Food stands

11:00-16:00 festive food, street food
 

Special gift for XpatLoop readers: if you pop up at the information desk during the event time and say "XpatLoop", you can get a free gift. 

The programs of both Jan 18 and 19 are all the same. Please check back here regularly for the most updated information.

Free admission. But tea tasting and some DIY programs charge basic fees for the tea cup and materials. Please pay attention to the price banners on the site.

Free parking: there will be a temporary big parking lot next to the venue, specially reserved for the event guests. Guests can get access into the courtyard directly from the parking lot. Please see the map in the “discussion” section.

Chinatown is easily accessible via Budapest public transport(3; 28; 62; 95) or by train(Kőbánya Alsó Vasútállomás) or by bike (cycling lane along kőbányai út). The nearest stations are Mázsa utca, Mázsa tér, Kőbánya alsó vasútállomás.

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