Chinese New Year has been officially added to the city of São Paulo's Events Calendar, following the entry into force of Law No. 18,493 of 3 June 2026. The legislation was approved by the City Council and published in the city's Official Gazette last week.

The inclusion recognises the cultural relevance of a celebration that, over the years, has established itself as one of the most emblemary early-year festivities in the capital of the state of São Paulo, bringing together thousands of participants and promoting cultural exchange between Brazil and China.

According to the new law, the celebrations shall take place annually between 20 January and 20 February, a period coinciding with the festivities of the Chinese Lunar New Year.

In addition to São Paulo, other Brazilian cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Recife and Foz do Iguaçu have already added Chinese New Year to their respective official calendars. Meanwhile, a bill proposing the inclusion of the festivity in the National Calendar of Commemorative Dates is currently being processed in the National Congress.

(Source: Migra Mundo, on 10 June)