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' 11:30am - 12:30pm: Parade featuring the lion and dragon dance, drummers, and performers, making its way from Grey’s Monument to Stowell Street. Afternoon: Ongoing celebrations at the Chinese Arch, including cultural performances, calligraphy, and music. Come and join us to celebrate the Chinese and lunar new year!! The Parade will start from greys monument at 11.30am and makes its way thru Blackett street and Gallowgate towards the Chinese arch in Stowell Street. 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. In honour of the year of the Snake, festival goers will be able to see the heralded Lion and Dragon Dance parade from 11.30am. The parade will start at Grey’s Monument and wind its way along Blackett Street and Gallowgate and culminate at the Chinese Arch at Stowell Street. Newcastle timings for Chinese New Year 2025 parade, its route and full day of celebrations 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 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 parade and performances will include 11 different community and school groups, each showcasing traditional Chinese arts, dances, and displays. Among the participants are a local school and a scout troupe, who will parade with 6ft snakes created by pupils and cubs. 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. 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. Customs differ, but Chinese New Year is important for families to come together and wish each other peace and prosperity for the year ahead. Chinese New Year in Newcastle. 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. 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. Here are the details and times to note for this Sunday's Lunar New Year celebrations in Newcastle to welcome in the Year of the Dragon . Newcastle's Chinese New Year parade timings this Sunday. 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. 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. A crowdfunding effort supported by Newcastle City Council has raised £10,000 to put towards making the annual carnival bigger than ever Chinese New Year. Newcastle's Chinese 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 READ MORE: Newcastle timings for Chinese New Year 2025 parade, its route and full day of celebrations READ MORE: Northumberland National Trust site's role in Hollywood movie wins international Newcastle will celebrate the Chinese New Year this Sunday, 11 February with a whole host of festivities with the dragon dance parade and more! Chinese New Year Newcastle is taking place this Sunday (11 February) and participants can expect the famous dragon dance parade to take place through the heart of the city centre to Chinatown with
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