Tuesday, February 17, 2026 will mark the Chinese New Year, a date calculated according to the lunar calendar. A new year under the sign of the Fire Horse. A symbol of energy, passion, and renewal, perfectly in line with the universal year of 1 in numerology, marking the end of the cycle of the year 2025 placed in 9. And at Shangri La, there will be many celebrations around Chinese New Year. Treat yourself to a real immersion in the Middle Kingdom, without leaving Paris…
The Lion Dance, a spectacular show at Shangri La on February 17 and 22
The first celebration not to be missed is the iconic Lion Dance, performed on the hotel’s forecourt. True to the tradition of the Lunar New Year, this year Shangri La invites Parisians to gather in front of the establishment for a breathtaking free show, performed on Tuesday, February 17, starting at 11 a.m., and on Sunday, February 22, starting at 11:45 a.m. Hotel and restaurant guests will have the chance to watch this unique ceremony from inside. From the corridors, lounges, and staircases of the Palace to the Shang Palace and Bauhinia, Chinese New Year festivities will envelop the space.
The Lion Dance, a Chinese tradition dating back more than 1,000 years
But what exactly is the Lion Dance? In this spectacular traditional Chinese dance, two dancers slip into a lion costume, one at the front and one at the back of the outfit adorned with feathers, pearls, and gold leaf. To the beat of drums, cymbals, and gongs, these red and yellow lions perform a choreographed routine of energetic jumps, falls, and rolls. In fact, in pure Chinese tradition, it is said that the Lion Dance symbolizes good luck and prosperity and that the hubbub of the dance wards off bad luck and protects against evil spirits. A Chinese tradition dating back more than 1,000 years, which Shangri La has been celebrating with great pomp and circumstance in February for many years.
A special Chinese New Year brunch and an exceptional menu at Shang Palace, the mecca of Cantonese cuisine
On Sunday, February 22, lovers of exceptional all-you-can-eat brunch buffets are invited to gather under the spectacular glass dome of La Bauhinia restaurant. To celebrate Chinese New Year, Chef Simon Havage is unveiling an exceptional brunch to be enjoyed in a festive atmosphere. To the rhythm of the Lion Dance, discerning palates will enjoy a dim sum buffet, a seafood buffet, and a dessert buffet resembling jewels. This celebratory brunch will feature king crab and caviar dim sum, steamed sea bass, sweet and sour pork, and stir-fried noodles with vegetables and sesame. The price of this exceptional brunch to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse? €178.
And on Tuesday, February 17, head to Shang Palace for the chance to sample an exceptional menu designed by Chef Tony Xu. A true ode to the richness and delicacy of Chinese cuisine, with a tasting of “Lo Hei” with yellowtail and Kristal caviar. A true journey for the senses with iconic dishes such as Peking duck and Wagyu beef sautéed in black pepper sauce. To finish in style, guests will have the chance to taste the delicacies of Pastry Chef Timothy Lam, such as pineapple flavored with Sichuan green pepper, ginger, coriander sorbet, and basil.
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