This weekend, Buenos Aires is filled with ancient symbols, oriental aromas, and energy in the last big celebration of the Year of the Fire Horse: come and touch the dragon for good luck and enjoy this Chinese New Year festival with free admission.
Touch the Chinese Dragon and make a wish at this closing of the Chinese New Year in Buenos Aires with free admission.
You can still celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 because there is one last celebration in Buenos Aires. This February 21 and 22, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., with free admission. For two days, the Villa Crespo market will be transformed into an Asian festival where food, music, dance, and rituals combine to create an immersive experience in the heart of Villa Crespo.
Experience the market amid colors, sounds, and performances by dragons and lions, traditional drums, and martial arts demonstrations. Artists will walk around the space wearing traditional clothing such as hanfu, while a fair featuring Asian products and food stalls will transport you to a small oriental neighborhood within Buenos Aires.
Touch the Chinese Dragon and fill yourself with good luck
The Year of the Fire Horse is associated with strength, passion, renewal, and movement, values that symbolize a cycle of change and new beginnings, setting the tone for the year ahead.
Among the most eagerly awaited traditions is the ritual of touching the dragon to receive its blessing and attract good fortune for 2026. A symbolic and participatory experience that connects with the beliefs of the Chinese New Year and reinforces the collective spirit of the celebration. Come and celebrate and share one of the most important festivities of Eastern culture this weekend.
📍 Mercat Villa Crespo – Thames 747
📅 Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22
🕛 From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
🎟 Free admission