Events

Chinese New Year in London

Where: Chinatown and West End
When: from 12:00 1 February
What: Chinese New Year festival and parade in central London's Chinatown. In Trafalgar Square from 12:00 - 18:00 you'll be able to see dazzling dragon and lion dances and the best of traditional and contemporary Chinese arts, with performers from both London and China. There will be fireworks displays in Leicester Square, plus cultural stalls, food, decorations and lion dance displays throughout the day in Chinatown. 
More information:London destination guide

Chinese New Year in Liverpool

Where: Chinese arch on Nelson Street - the largest Chinese arch outside China.
When: from 11:00 24 - 25 January 
What: Liverpool is home to one of the oldest Chinese communities in Europe. The celebrations take place at the Chinese Arch on Nelson Street - the biggest Chinese Arch outside of China. You'll be mesmerised by dancing dragons, unicorns and lions, special firecracker performances and Tai Chi demonstrations. It's also a great opportunity to enjoy Chinese food and traditional New Year's delicacies.
More information:Liverpool destination guide

Chinese New Year in Manchester

Where: Manchester's Chinatown, enclosed by York Street, Portland Street, Oxford Street and Mosley Street, close to the city centre.
When: from midday 25 January 
What: The year of the Ox is celebrated in and around Albert Square with a glittering array of festivities including Kung Fu demonstrations, folk dance performances, stalls, workshops and the Golden Dragon Parade, which leaves Albert Square at 12:30 and winds its way towards Chinatown. The official celebrations end with a stunning firework finale at 18:00.
More information:Manchester destination guide


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