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 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 Event in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom by Edmund Ng's Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu, Lion And Dragon Club and Chinatown Newcastle on Sunday, February 2 2025 with 4.8K people interested and 364 people 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 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. On 28 January 2025, the eve of Chinese New Year, there will be a Countdown Party at Banda Street Open-Space Carpark, which is next to Kreta Ayer Square, starting from 10pm. During the Countdown Party, there will be firecrackers featuring a diverse assortment of comets, mines and fountains. Related Posts. Chinese New Year Events in Singapore 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. When is it? Lunar New Year 2025 - aka the Year of the Snake - begins on Wednesday 29th January with Newcastle's official celebrations taking place the following weekend on Sunday 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 celebration in the city is to be the following weekend, on Sunday, February 2. The plans for 2025 -which will be the Year of the Snake -are set to see the 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. The focal point of the celebrations in 2025 is the much-anticipated parade which will return to the heart of city. The Lunar New Year marks the transition from one animal to another. The Year of the Dragon, which began on Feb. 10, 2024, ends on Tuesday. Wednesday begins the Year of the Snake. In 2025, Chinese New Year starts on February 2nd and this year it's Year of the Snake. 10:00, 25 JAN 2025 Newcastle timings for Chinese New Year 2025 parade, its route and full day of celebrations 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. Event in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom by Edmund Ng's Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu, Lion And Dragon Club and Chinatown Newcastle on Sunday, February 2 2025 with 2.9K people interested and 207 people going. 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 Chinatown Newcastle n d e o t s o r p S 3 f c : 6 0 2 A h 0 1 c M J t t a a 1 9 t t 0 r 1 m 8 t n 3 y a c 8 t 3 u g 3 7 m 8 a 5 1 1 · Shared with Public Upcoming Events to Celebrate Lunar New Year! 27TH CHINATOWN LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE & FESTIVAL 日期 : 2025年2月16曰 (星期日) 下午 1:00時 February 16, 2025 | Sunday | Parade Start 1:00pmChinatown, New York Festival & Booths: 11:30AM – 3:30PM (Bayard Street between Mulberry and Mott St) 27TH NEW YEAR FIRECRACKER CEREMONY & CULTURAL FESTIVAL 日期 : Continue reading 2025 – Year As the Year of the Snake begins, check out our guide to the best Chinese New Year events and activities happening across the island in 2025. Chinatown Cultural Plaza Friday, January 24, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm and Saturday, January 25, 9:00 am – 10:00 pm List of Activities / 牛车水农历新年2025庆祝活动节目表. 30 December 2024 (Monday) – 28 January 2025 (Tuesday), 10:00am – 10:00pm Chinese New Year 2025 celebrations in Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland and Northumberland in full. People celebrate Chinese New Year across the North East (Image: Chronicle) Here's wishing you all a very Happy Chinese New Year! FAQ What is the date of Chinese New Year in 2025? Chinese New Year in 2025 falls on January 29. Where are the main celebrations held in Boston? The main celebrations are held in Boston's Chinatown, but you'll find events throughout the city. What is the Lion Dance Parade?
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