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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' This year, Newcastle’s Chinatown invites everyone to join in the fun and experience the rich cultural heritage of the North East’s Chinese community. Don’t forget to explore the many restaurants and businesses in the area for authentic Chinese cuisine and special festival offerings! Chinatown in Newcastle saw thousands welcome the Chinese New Year on Sunday. Infusion 2018 in Newcastle has delicious dishes and huge portions - what's not to love? Chinese New Year Chinatown Newcastle has now announced the date of its main event to mark Chinese New Year. The annual festival in the Chinese calendar begins mid-week this year on January 29 but the big Plans have been unveiled for Chinese New Year celebrations in Newcastle. With Chinese New Year taking place on Wednesday, January 29, this year the North East’s biggest celebrations will take over the city centre on the closest available weekend. 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. 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. The 2024 Chinese New Year celebrations are set to be a spectacle of colour and sound taking place on Sunday 11th February 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 the Monument in the city centre. Ring in the Lunar New Year with a free day-long festival of colour and sound in Newcastle’s Chinatown. 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. 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 New Year is celebrated for 16 days, meaning if you missed the countdown at midnight on Saturday you still have time to celebrate with the Chinese community in Newcastle and wish them Xīnnián kuàilè (新年快乐) in Mandarin, or Gong Hei fat choy (恭喜发财) in Cantonese. 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. 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 Chinese New Year kicks off on Saturday, February 10 - however, Newcastle's main events will not take place until the next day (as they are always held on a Sunday). Newcastle's Chinese New Year celebrations get under way on January 21 and in celebration of the new Year of the Rabbit, here is a top pick of Chinese restaurants around the city On Monday 27 January at 1.30pm ,City Library will be an explosion of dancing and music as the mythical Chinese Lion pays us a visit as part of Newcastle’s programme of events to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The Lion will eat the traditional greens and bestow good luck on City Library for the year ahead. Chinese New Year. News. How Stowell Street was turned into the heart of Newcastle's Chinese community. 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). You can also find out more about Chinese New Year and Newcastle’s Chinese community in this article. Chinese Spring Festival (New Year ) Chinese New Year is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated at the turn of the Chinese calendar. 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.
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