Chinese New Year in Parmense: Chinese Art in Chinese Art Museum and at Fidenza Village

filled by Giuli & Romeo





For those who love to celebrate the traditions, and not only Italian ones , here is in the calendar an upcoming date that comes from the East : the famous Chinese New Year.
While the Chinese communities are preparing to celebrate the start of the new year dedicated to the Horse with parties, parades and demonstrations, those who want to deepen in the Chinese culture and art they can do it with a beautiful weekend in Parma.
In Parma , in fact, by December 2012 it reopened after a complete renovation the hinese Art and Ethnographic Museum, where it is interesting to trace the history of China and its dynasties through pottery and porcelain, bronzes, paintings , textiles, sculptures ivory. It ' also possible to admire one of the most comprehensivecollections, in Italy and in Europe, of ancient Chinese coins .
From 31 January to 15 February , how long last the Chinese New Year , it will be curious to compare the ancient art with modern reinterpretations of the young artists of today. At Fidenza Village was in fact organized a photo exhibition that exposes the works , 20 shots and a video, of three Chinese students of the IED and the statues representing the Terracotta Army in China reinterpreted in 2013 by students of the Fine Arts Accademy of Brera .
And to give more flavor to the day dedicated to China will be a good idea to have lunch or dinner in one of the many Chinese restaurants in the area. Spring rolls, steamed dumplings , noodles or rice , almond chicken , Kung Pao shrimp ...
Inside the Fidenza Village " Barlumeria " , an italian restaurant, will celebrate the Chinese date with a menu inspired by Chinese tradition.
For lovers of China who wish to see it more closely , it’s an idea to try the luck with the contest " Chic in Shanghai Goes Wild " (duration Duration: February 15 to April 30 in 2014) organized at Fidenza Village in collaboration with Cathay Pacific that will give the chance to Fidenza Village customers to win an exclusive trip for two in Shanghai and Suzhou Village ™ , an exclusive stay at Shangri -La Hotels and Resorts in Shanghai and Suzhou, a gift card worth € 500 to spend at Suzhou Village ™ and two entrances to the botanical garden in Shanghai.