Traditional dragon and lion dances will form the centrepiece of the main Lunar New Year event in Newcastle which takes place in the city centre on February 2 and promises 'a spectacle to behold' The 2025 Lunar New Year celebrations are set to bring a dazzling display of colour, sound, and tradition to Newcastle’s Chinatown on Sunday 2nd February, marking the Year of the Snake. This much-anticipated event will once again draw crowds to enjoy the vibrant procession, captivating performances, and delicious food offerings! The first day of the Chinese New Year festival this year is Wednesday, January 29 and Chinatown Newcastle has now announced the weekend date for its main event . nechronicle Load mobile navigation. The 2025 Chinese New Year celebrations are set to be a spectacle of colour and sound taking place on Sunday, February 2 in Newcastle’s China Town. Celebrating the Year of the Dragon this year, the popular procession featuring the famous lion and dragon dance, is to begin at Grey’s Monument in the city centre at 11.30am. Newcastle will celebrate the Chinese New Year this Sunday, 11 February with a whole host of festivities starting with the famous dragon dance parade through the heart of the city centre to Chinatown with drummers and dancers helping to ring in the New Year – the Year of the Dragon. The dragon dance parade Welcome in the Year of the Snake with the incredible Lunar New Year celebrations in Newcastle city centre! Join in the spectacular parade on Sunday 2nd February, starting at Greys Monument at 11:30am and heading down Blackett Street and Gallowgate, before passing through the iconic Chinese Arch and making its way through Stowell Street. Join us for a spectacular celebration as Newcastle's vibrant Chinatown comes alive on Sunday 2nd February with the enchanting festivities of the Lunar New Year. Nestled in the heart of the city, Newcastle's Chinatown stands proudly as one of only five in England, providing the perfect backdrop for a splash of colour, sound and taste. Chinese New Year begins on February 10 and plans for Newcastle's big celebration, on February 11, have just been revealed - and there's an exciting change SUNDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2024 – STARTING AT 11.30 AM. 2024 The Year of the Dragon. Newcastle will celebrate the Lunar New Year this Sunday, 11 February with a whole host of festivities starting with the famous dragon dance parade through the heart of the city centre to Chinatown with drummers and dancers helping to ring in the New Year – the Year of the Dragon. Lunar New Year is a festival that marks the start of the lunar new year - that is, the first new moon of the lunar calendar observed in China and other Asian countries. Also known as the Spring Festival, it's one of the biggest holidays celebrated by the Chinese community and Newcastle's Lunar New Year celebrations are always epic. The first day of the Chinese New Year festival this year is Wednesday, January 29 and Chinatown Newcastle has now announced the weekend date for its main event Bookmark Chinese New Year is always a big celebration in Newcastle and the North East, with a vibrant Chinese community welcoming everyone to join in. The Chinese lunar new year begins on 10th February marking the Year of the Dragon and Newcastle is celebrating on 11th February. Preparations are under way for the celebration of Chinese New Year, the celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. Also known as Lunar New Year Celebrate the year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025 In Newcastle Upon Tyne with a bunch of interesting events. From extensive dinners to lantern making workshops in Newcastle Upon Tyne there is a lot to do on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The legal holiday is seven days long, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the first lunar month. Some companies and public institutions enjoy a longer holiday up to 10 days or more, because in common knowledge among Chinese people, the festival lasts longer, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the 15th day of the first lunar month (Lantern Festival). Free children's activities, a Chinese tea ceremony and a centrepiece lion dance will be among the attractions at this year's Lunar New Year celebrations in Durham. The annual event - this year Ready to bring the magic of Lunar New Year to life? Here are 10 fun ideas to get started! 1. Attend a Lunar New Year Festival. Newcastle. Head to Hunter Wetlands Centre for a a special Chinese New Year event on 29 January. In the Chinese zodiac, the Snake is symbol of good luck, wisdom, elegance and transformation. For every Chinese New Year, Newcastle will host a huge celebration with a large parade around ChinaTown. The parade will include performers from Choi Lee Fut Edmund Ng Dragon and Lion Association, who have taken part in the parade for many years. Newcastle welcomes the Year of the Dragon with an all-ages Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, February 4, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Risdon Middle School (6928 116th Ave SE, Newcastle). The celebration begins with the spectacular Dragon and Lion dances by Northwest Kung Fu and Fitness. Live entertainment continues on stage with a tai chi Chinese New Year Festival Events; Save this event: Gin & Rum Festival - Newcastle - 2024 Share this event: Gin & Rum Festival - Newcastle - 2024. Almost full.
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