Guess what? The small town of Chancay in Peru is already celebrating the Chinese New Year! 
Even though Chinese New Year is a few months away, the people in Chancay have started their festivities early. But why is that? 
Chancayโs New Mega Port 
Chancay is no ordinary town. Itโs becoming the hub for South Americaโs biggest mega port built by Chinese companies. This means big ships from all over the world will come here! 
Celebrating Cultures 
With the new port, Chancay is welcoming many visitors from China and celebrating Chinese traditions. Theyโre lighting up the town with lanterns 
, dragon dances 
, and fireworks 
!
Why is This Important? 
This early celebration shows how countries can share and enjoy each otherโs cultures. Itโs like making new friends and learning their favorite games and stories. Isnโt that cool? 
So, if you ever visit Chancay, youโll experience a mix of Peruvian and Chinese traditions, making it a super fun place to explore! 
Happy early Chinese New Year from Chancay! 
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
