The Chinese Nationality Council (CONECHI) has announced a parade and cultural fair to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2026. Minister Beatriz Carles led the announcement of an agenda that includes float parades and entrepreneurship fairs in Chinatown of El Dorado. In her words, these festivities are a testament to how community participation strengthens the human fabric that sustains the Panamanian nation. Parade and Local Economic Revival. The Chinese New Year 2026 parade promises to be a vibrant display of discipline and creativity. For the second consecutive year, this initiative seeks to consolidate itself as one of the country's most relevant intercultural events, serving as a meeting space to highlight the social, economic, and human contribution of the Chinese community in Panama. Minister Carles emphasized that from the Ministry of Social Development (MIDES), the preservation of cultural identity within a pluralistic context is promoted. At a press conference marked by cultural richness and traditional symbolism, the National Council of the Chinese Ethnicity (CONECHI) formalized the announcement of the festivities for the Chinese New Year 2026. This edition, to be officially celebrated on the upcoming February 22, will be governed by the figure of the Fire Horse, an emblem that represents prosperity, energy, and the determination to move towards a more inclusive and solidary future. El Dorado: Epicenter of Cultural Integration. Minister of Social Development and President of CONECHI, Beatriz Carles, confirmed that the Chinatown of El Dorado has been chosen to host the two main events: a large-scale cultural fair and the traditional parade. Attendees will be able to enjoy floats designed to highlight the integration and fusion of both cultures. In parallel, the cultural fair will focus on empowering local entrepreneurs and the gastronomy of Panamanian chefs. According to the details provided by Sandra Chan, Deputy Secretary of CONECHI, the event will feature the participation of various public institutions, school bands, and civic associations. Furthermore, the artistic program on stage will include the intervention of young talents, reaffirming the role of new generations in the continuity of these traditions. The planning of this event has involved an inter-institutional effort that includes the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Education, the Panama Tourism Authority, and security agencies, along with the support of the private sector, ensuring a safe and high-impact celebration for the thousands of visitors expected in February.
