25/01/2026
🐎🏮🧧Gallop into the Year of the Horse Together! 🐎🏮🧧
📅 Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
🕑 Time: Starts at 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Säulenhalle, Weltmuseum Wien - Neue Hofburg, Heldenplatz 1010
🎟️ TICKETS & REGISTRATION required - see below for more details.
Celebrating its fourth consecutive year, the Weltmuseum Wien, together with Weltmuseum Wien Friends and joined for the second year by chuan men er, invite you to a celebration that’s more than just a party. We are bringing to life the UNESCO-recognized spirit of the 春节 Chūnjié (Spring Festival), also known as Tết in Vietnam, Seollal in Korea, and Lunar New Year in the western world, which is deeply rooted across East Asian cultures. By focusing on the timeless values of family, community peace, and social unity, we invite you to experience the 'Shared Fortune' that connects hearts across all borders!
🐎Don't miss a beat! Here is how we are bringing the Year of the Horse to life, TOGETHER with you! 🐎
🎟️ TICKETS & REGISTRATION
Regular: €16 (Museum entry included)/ FREE ENTRY: For Under 19s, Cardholders for WMW Friends Members, KHM-Jahreskarte, Bundesmuseenkarte etc. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS A MUST! Due to limited capacity, a reservation is mandatory for ALL guests (including those with free entry). Please find the link below via museum website: https://shop.khm.at/en/tickets/chinesisches-neujahr-200000000006064-T442-01?
🦁 Lion Dance Awakening: Witness a powerful ritual of giving life to the guardian spirit, and energetic performances by the Austrian Wushu Federation.
💃 Cultural Performances: Enjoy dances and stories from Vienna’s Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean communities, including Waist Drum, Yangge folk dances and traditional folk song singing e.g. Arirang.
😄 Interactive Fun: Don’t just watch—participate! Join our "Crashcourses" in Lion Dance (for kids), Yangge dance, or master the "Horse Stance" & try some Tai Chi moves.
✍️ Calligraphy - Write & bring your own "Fú" (Fortune) character home.
🧑🏫 Knowledge : and join a special curator-led tour of the East Asia collection at 4:30 PM.
🧧 New Year Traditions - Dress your best to welcome the festive spirit! Whether in Hanfu, Qipao, Ao dài, Hanbok, or other traditional costumes. Dirndls and lederhosen are also welcome! We'll make the museum shine. A touch of red brings good luck to everyone!✨
Let’s gather on this international stage to welcome a prosperous Year of the Horse together! 🐎🧧✨
🎟️ TICKETS & REGISTRATION
Regular: €16 (Museum entry included)/ FREE ENTRY: For Under 19s, Cardholders for WMW Friends Members, KHM-Jahreskarte, Bundesmuseenkarte etc.
⚠️ ONLINE REGISTRATION IS A MUST! Due to limited capacity, a reservation is mandatory for ALL guests (including those with free entry). #马力全开