Budapest’s Chinese community throws open the gates of Chinatown on February 7–8 for a two-day Lunar New Year blowout welcoming the Year of the Horse. Two cultural delegations fly in from China with new entertainment, food, and crafts. Headliners include two pro chefs from Chengdu serving authentic Sichuan street food you can only taste during the festival: Sichuan-style noodles, chicken, mochi, and sweet soup. Expect fire-breathing, face-changing, kung fu tea pouring, seal engraving, and more first-time-in-Hungary shows. Visitors can try on 26 brand-new hanfu outfits for free.
Stage Highlights
Saturday, Feb 7, 10:00–12:00: lion and dragon dances plus Fujian delegation acts spanning folk dance, circus, Shaolin kung fu, and instrumental music. 14:00–14:30: tai chi and qigong workshop. 14:30–15:00: fire-breathing, face-changing, Chinese R&B, and long-spout tea pouring.
Sunday, Feb 8, 10:00–12:00: lion and dragon dances, Chinese instrumental music, folk dance, qipao show, drums, and more. 14:00–14:30: tai chi and qigong workshop. 14:30–15:00: fire-breathing, face-changing, Chinese R&B, and long-spout tea pouring.
Indoor Culture Fix
10:00–16:00 both days: traditional Chinese medicine; 10:30–16:00: hanfu cosplay; 10:00–16:00: calligraphy and ink painting.
Hands-On Tents
10:00–16:00: craft demos and workshops (sugar painting, dough figurines, paper cutting, seal engraving), 12-animal Chinese horoscope, red envelopes, face painting, DIY Chinese corner.
Play Zone And Food
10:00–16:00: wishing tree and classic Chinese games; 11:00–16:00: try the dragon dance. Food stalls (cards accepted) run 11:00–16:00 with festive bites, Sichuan street food, and theatrical long-spout tea service.
Good To Know
Entry is free. Tea tastings and DIY activities ask a small contribution to cover cups and materials; prices are posted on-site. Venue: 1107 Budapest, Jegenye St. (Jegenye u.) 30. Dates: Feb 7–8, 2026.
