Follow Spain Investment Immigration and Life of Immigrants in Spain: How do overseas Chinese celebrate the Spring Festival in Spain? Those far from their homeland continue the traditions of the Chinese nation, enjoying reunion dinners, watching the Spring Festival Gala, visiting temples, and participating in local Spring Festival celebrations, happily celebrating our most important festival—Spring Festival—overseas.
Chinese people in Spain can generally be divided into two main categories: those who work and those who study. For those who are already working, Chinese individuals with family in Spain typically have reunion dinners with their families on New Year's Eve, while watching the CCTV Spring Festival Gala online. Young students, on the other hand, often gather in groups at a classmate's home to make dumplings or prepare a feast, chatting and watching television, with the joyful atmosphere easing their homesickness.
In addition, influenced by Chinese culture, many Spaniards are aware of when the Chinese New Year occurs. They extend New Year greetings to their Chinese friends and sometimes give small gifts. Local Spanish governments also organize some celebratory events. For example, in Barcelona, with the support of the city government, the second Spring Festival Temple Fair was successfully held this year, lasting three days from January 27 to 29, attracting thousands of Chinese expatriates, local Spaniards, and tourists. During the fair, there were traditional lion and dragon dance performances, as well as kung fu and dance shows. There were also exhibitions and sales of Chinese cuisine, clothing, and traditional handicrafts. On February 4, the Barcelona Student Union (the local Chinese student organization) will present an exciting Spring Festival and Lantern Festival gala.