Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) in 2026 will fall on February 17. The holiday marks the beginning of the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese zodiac.
According to estimates, the holiday period is traditionally accompanied by the world’s largest seasonal migration: billions of trips are expected in China as part of “chunyun” — peak travel before and after the New Year according to the lunar calendar.
The symbolism of the holiday is largely associated with the theme of good luck and protection. Red is the predominant color in the decorations – it is used in ornaments and lanterns, as well as in paired New Year’s inscriptions on doors. Gifts are often presented in red envelopes (hongbao) with money. The program of celebrations includes a family dinner on New Year’s Eve, visits to relatives, and street performances, including lion and dragon dances.
According to the calendar tradition, the celebration lasts until the 15th day and ends with the Lantern Festival, which falls on March 3 in 2026.
On February, 9 and 10 Ancient Kyiv in the «Kyivan Rus Park» invites to an unusual celebration of the Chinese New Year. The kaleidoscope of emotions from the Chinese traditions in the entourage of Kyivan Rus will be waiting for the guests. And also: horse riding, delicious dishes cooked on open fire, hot drinks, master-classes, museums, and various winter amusements. And all these in the live medieval city!
Ancient Kyiv opens at 10:00. The program starts at 13:00.
The ticket price: a full adult ticket – 150 UAH, for pensioners and students – 100 UAH, for schoolchildren – 50 UAH, for preschool children – for free.
Ancient Kyiv in the «Kyivan Rus Park» is located in Kyiv region, Obukhiv district, the vill. Kopachiv.
Route taxis leave from Kyiv from the «Vydybitchi» metro station.
Details on the website www.parkkyivrus.com
The Interfax subscribers can save money with the “openbusiness-20” promo code for a 20%-discount for a full price adult ticket to the Principality of Kyivan Rus:
– by previous order by tel.: +38 044 461-99-37, +38 050 385-20-35
– or at the cash desk at the entrance to the «Kyivan Rus Park».
