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This is the Year of the Snake! Lancaster Chinese New Year Festival 2025 aim to brings new energy and happiness to the community at the beginning of the year. Join our Cultural Variety Show on 19th January and Carnival on 26th January 2025 ! Thousands of people will celebrate the best of Chinese culture in Lancaster this January when the city welcomes in the Year of the Snake. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Lancaster Guardian, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Lancaster's Chinese New Year Lancaster, 1-27 Market St, Lancaster LA1 1AL, UK 26 Jan 2025, 10:00 – 18:00 An enriching day of performances, workshops, Chinese food, stores, lion and dragon dances, and fun for all ages! Since its inception Lancaster’s Chinese New Year Festival has been organised by Popber, a Community Interest Company set up to help businesses in the city and supported by Chinese students from Traditional Chinese dance by Manchester Chinese Academy of Dance. Be mesmerised by the grace and elegance of dancers trained for over 15 years in both China and the UK, performing exquisite pieces that blend classical techniques with modern interpretations. Authentic Chinese orchestra ensemble with Pagoda Arts. Lancaster’s Chinese New Year Festival is set to be a roaring success as the city celebrates the Year of the Tiger. Throughout January, the city centre streets will be festooned with traditional Chinese lanterns in preparation for the feast of indoor and outdoor entertainment taking place. This year’s event theme is Reunion and Blessing. Lancaster’s first festival of 2024 will celebrate the best of Chinese culture as the city marks the Year of the Dragon. Lancaster is the only place in Lancashire where the Chinese New Year is marked so publicly and by mid-January, up to 600 Chinese lanterns will adorn New Street, Penny Street and Market Street as a taster for the Festival. Lancaster’s Chinese New Year Carnival takes place from 10:00 – 18:00, and includes: Dragon and Lion dance parade; Traditional Chinese music and dance performances; Kungfu demonstration; Hanfu Fashion Show, featuring traditional Chinese clothing from various dynasties; Face painting, cultural crafts and workshops, including calligraphy The Lancaster Chinese New Year Variety Show takes place on Saturday January 27 at the Lancaster Grand from 7pm to 9pm and tickets are on sale now. This year is the Year of the Dragon and organisers Popber say the evening will showcase the rich tapestry of Chinese culture. LISTEN to organiser Josh Leung talking about this year's events Lancaster’s first festival of 2024 will celebrate the best of Chinese culture as the city marks the Year of the Dragon. For the past three years, Lancaster’s Chinese New Year festival has been organised by Popber, a Community Interest Company set up to help businesses in the city and supported by Chinese students from Lancaster University. Susan joined Lancaster AAPI after volunteering to teach toddlers and kindergarteners a year-long cultural programme at Montessori Academy of Lancaster. This coming February, after the Chinese New Year(CNY) celebration, Susan will share some in-depth history content about CNY and its celebration with us. $5 for general public. Free for members. Cultural Variety Show in Lancaster Grand Theatre shares Chinese culture through high-standard performances at the Lancaster Grand Theatre for 2 hours. Performers from all around the UK are of national level, demonstrating professional Chinese performing arts to the residents of Lancaster. In addition, there were many interactive sessions to introduce Chinese New Year customs and Chinese zodiac culture. I also participated in making lanterns and red envelopes for the first time. On 6th February, the Confucius Institute held their second Chinese New Year Carnival to celebrate Chinese New Year on Market Street in Lancaster City Centre. Traditionally, Chinese people would be having the show night before the New Year Day to wish everyone good luck in the new year and family could watch the performance together. Hence, we would like to highlight the idea of Reunion and Blessing through this show to everyone in Lancaster. Lancaster Chinese New Year 2025. HOME. WHAT'S ON In addition, there were many interactive sessions to introduce Chinese New Year customs and Chinese zodiac culture. I also participated in making lanterns and red envelopes for the first time. On 6th February, the Confucius Institute held their second Chinese New Year Carnival to celebrate Chinese New Year on Market Street in Lancaster City Centre. Chinese Zodiac and the New Year Chinese New Year begins a new zodiac year, cycling through 12 animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, and 2025 will be the Year of the Snake. Each year brings specific animal traits and elemental influences. Experience a cultural extravaganza at our family-friendly Carnival! Enjoy the mesmerizing Dragon and Lion Parades weaving through the city, along with performances featuring Chinese Dance, Kung Fu, and traditional music. Participate in our engaging, free workshops. Check out the schedule below. Drumming Performance by Batala Lancaster Feel the powerful rhythm of Batala Lancaster, a vibrant drumming group known for their electrifying beats and energy. And much more! Look forward to a variety of additional acts celebrating the depth and diversity of Chinese culture throughout the day. One of the most popular culture show in Lancaster 2022. Two hour long celebration show including Chinese Kung Fu, traditional Puppetry, Traditional Chinese Music Performance, and Chinese Dance.
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