Liverpool is gearing up to ring in the Lunar New Year, hosting a series of free events and activities to celebrate the Year of the Snake. The main Chinese New Year festivities will take place on Standing tall and visible from afar, it provides an impressive entrance to Chinatown, home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe. A popular tourist attraction, it is a beacon of fortune and the focal point for people to gather to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This year, we are thrilled to be able to host this age-old tradition once again. Liverpool is set to welcome the Lunar New Year in ssstyle, with a series of vibrant events and activities taking place to mark the Year of the Snake. The main Chinese New Year city centre celebrations will be held on Sunday 2 February in and around Europe’s oldest Chinatown. Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Liverpool as we welcome the Year of the Snake! On Saturday 1 February and Sunday 2 February, experience a breathtaking audiovisual journey inspired by Chinese mythology with Legends of Spring – a special projection show at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church. Transforming the church’s architecture into a dynamic Liverpool's Chinese New Year celebrations will light up the city for a festival of music, sound, dance and colour. This year's celebrations will reach their height on Sunday, February 2 with the Liverpool and the city region is set to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a vibrant mix of events that honour Chinese traditions, culture, and community spirit. The Lunar New Year officially begins on Wednesday, January 29, but the city’s main festivities will take place on Sunday, February 2, offering something for everyone. Celebrating Chinese New Year in Liverpool: A Vibrant Fusion of Tradition and Culture Let’s take a look at this year’s events, as they will be an enriching and new experience to all of us. Liverpool, known for its diversity, hosts a series of events that bring together traditional Chinese culture and local flair, creating a unique festive The main Chinese New Year city centre celebrations will be held on Sunday 2 February in and around Europe’s oldest Chinatown. The festivities will feature the traditional dragon, lion, unicorn parades, firecracker displays, family workshops, Tai Chi demonstrations, live music, street theatre and stage performances, a fairground and food and craft stalls. Join us in 2023 as we welcome the Year of the Rabbit during our Lunar New Year celebrations. Nestled on the south side of Liverpool city centre is the iconic Chinese Ceremonial Archway. Standing tall and visible from afar, it provides an impressive entrance to Chinatown, home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe. Celebrate Lunar New Year in Liverpool! Welcome the Year of the Snake with vibrant festivities at Liverpool ONE and across the city. Main celebrations take place on Sunday 2 February in Europe’s oldest Chinatown featuring: 🐍 Traditional dragon, lion, and unicorn parades. 🐍 Firecracker displays, Tai Chi, street theatre, and stage performances Liverpool's Chinese New Year celebrations will light up the city for a festival of music, sound, dance and colour. This year's celebrations will reach their height on Sunday, February 2 with the Join us in 2023 as we welcome the Year of the Rabbit during our Chinese New Year celebrations. Nestled on the south side of Liverpool city centre is the iconic Chinese Ceremonial Archway. Standing tall and visible from afar, it provides an impressive entrance to Chinatown, home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe. Liverpool's Lunar New Year will be marked with music, light shows, parades, installations, activities and pyrotechnics.Full details of the Chinese new year celebrations for Year of the Snake have now been revealed.Events take place in and around Chinatown from January 20 onwards, with the main new year festivities being held on Sunday, February 2.Running from 11am to 5pm on the day, they will Photo Credit: Culture Liverpool. Find out what’s happening in the Liverpool city region for Chinese New Year 2024 with this guide to traditional parades, mesmerising projection shows, and cultural workshops that will immerse you in the spirit of the Chinese New Year, year of the dragon. Liverpool will be marking the Chinese New Year 2025 with a vibrant celebration of food, music, art, and cultural traditions. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, falls in January in 2025. Lunar New Year is a spectacular festival and for many cultures across Asia it is the most important of the year. Liverpool's Lunar New Year celebrations will reach their height this weekend in a festival of music, dance and colour. Taking place from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, February 2, the special event will Liverpool is gearing up for a spectacular Lunar New Year celebration, with events honoring Chinese culture, tradition, and community spirit. The Year of the Snake officially begins on Wednesday, January 29, but the city’s main festivities are planned for Sunday, February 2. Throughout Chinese New Year there are lots of different activities happening around the City Centre – Great George Square has a busy day of activities that you can take part in and come along and see – for a full timetable, just take a look below. Family Zone & Stage: 11:00am – 6:00pm Adjacent to Celebrate Chinese New Year With The Black-e . Brought to you by The Black-e Liverpool China Town Tai Chi Society: Sabre Demonstration Chamber 36 have teamed up with Ming River & The Baiju Society with some fantastic drink specials to commemorate the Chinese New Year. Kicking off the weekend they will host their very own in-house traditional Chinese Lion Dances on the Friday and Saturday by Liverpool’s amazing Liverpool Ching Wu, followed by their fabulous drinks service
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