Chinese New Year In Paris
If there is town to find the celebration of Chinese new year in Paris, that it is the 13th arrondissement known as the Chinatown by excellence. 30,000 people from China and many other asian countries live here. Like every year, the 13th offers you a parade that will bring together thousands of people from every where. What is the Chinese New Year Celebration The celebration of the Chinese new year is, originally, the feast of the winter solstice, which marked the end of this period of extreme cold and the upcoming beautiful days. This festival dates back from ancient times and, at the time, was especially celebrated by farmers. Eating together at new year's Eve symbolizes the meeting of the family, prosperity, happiness and health. In General, round foods bring happiness and symbolize eternity. This is the reason why raviolis they are abundantly served in times of feast. Fire is an essential element of the new chinese new year. Why? To hunt demons and evil spirits...