La Plata Celebrates Chinese New Year with Grand Plaza Moreno Event

La Plata is set to immerse itself in Chinese culture this weekend as Plaza Moreno hosts a vibrant celebration of the Chinese New Year on Saturday, February 21st and Sunday, February 22nd, 2026.^{Agenda Cultural La Plata} The free event promises a weekend filled with cultural experiences, including a craft fair, traditional cuisine, dances, and the highly anticipated dragon parade.

A Weekend of Cultural Immersion

The celebration, which builds on a decade-long tradition in the city, offers a diverse program of activities designed to appeal to all ages.^ArchySport Attendees can explore a traditional Chinatown featuring authentic oriental cuisine and crafts. The event aims to strengthen the bilateral bond between Argentina and China.^ArchySport

Performance Schedule – Sunday, February 22nd

Sunday’s schedule is packed with performances showcasing both Chinese and Argentinian talent:

• 2:00 p.m. – Official Opening of the Event
• 2:10 p.m. – Lions and Dragons by Mei Hua School
• 2:30 p.m. – Wang Han, Zhang Yuhan, Duan Huili: Chinese Dance
• 2:40 p.m. – Ren Yifei: Chinese Singing
• 2:50 p.m. – Chinese Dance “If life were like a single encounter”
• 3:00 p.m. – Wang Han, Zhang Yuhan, Duan Huili: Chinese Dance
• 3:10 p.m. – Agustina Lin: Chinese Dance
• 3:20 p.m. – Taichi Chuan
• 3:30 p.m. – Gonjie: Chinese Singing
• 3:40 p.m. – Julieta Cardozo: Taiji Juvenil
• 3:50 p.m. – Martial Arts Meeting: Taekwondo
• 4:00 p.m. – Asia Celebra China: Silky K-POP
• 4:10 p.m. – Yubiao Chen: Traditional Chinese Music with Flute
• 4:20 p.m. – Children’s and youth Kung Fu
• 4:30 p.m. – Chinese Choir: “Good Fortune is Coming”
• 4:40 p.m. – Kung Fu Bagua Zhan
• 5:00 p.m. – Sino-Argentine Tango Ballet Tango for Peace
• 5:30 p.m. – Awakening of the Lions and Dragons
• 6:00 p.m. – Kuaiban: Traditional Chinese performing art
• 6:10 p.m. – Asia Celebrates China: Akira K-POP
• 6:30 p.m. – Kung Fu Shaolin
• 6:50 p.m. – Imperial Fashion Indicate
• 7:30 p.m. – Drivers Block (Raffles / Interaction with the public)
• 7:30 p.m. – Paula Chalup: Traditional Chinese Music
• 7:40 p.m. – Sino-Argentine Tango Ballet Tango for Peace
• 8:00 p.m. – Haien: Chinese Music
• 8:30 p.m. – La China DJ: Set Inspired by China
• 9:00 p.m. – Closing of the event – Dance of Dragons and Lions
• 9:10 p.m. – Drivers farewell block
• 9:20 p.m. – Musical Band: Without Rehearsal

Event Details

• Dates: February 21st – February 22nd, 2026
• Location: Plaza Moreno, La Plata, Argentina
• Admission: Free

The event is expected to draw a large crowd, with organizers estimating 300,000 attendees throughout the weekend.^ArchySport The celebration will similarly be broadcast in China as part of the Lantern Festival, potentially reaching an audience of 1.4 billion people.^ArchySport