Chinese New Year activities in Liverpool

Liverpool’s celebrations seem to be the most unique of the lot, showcasing a special Chinese New Year lumiere event complete with projections, as well as a specially-created augmented reality trail, on top of the usual street performances and parades.

While celebrations will be will in full force from 11am on Sunday 29th January, the special 12 minute long lumiere creation (which will light up the city’s Chinese Arch) will take place each evening over the course of the weekend, from 7.30pm – 8.30pm on January 27 and 28 and 5pm – 6pm on January 29.

Chinese New Year activities in Newcastle

Newcastle will be ringing in the Year of the Rooster on Sunday 29th January with a full day of Chinese-inspired events, performances and activities for all ages.

While the whole town will be alive with festivities such as a Chinese market, performance stage for lion and dragon dancing, as well as a marquee and fairground, the majority of festivities will be taking place in Stowell Street, home to Newcastle’s Chinatown.

The event will last from 11am – 4pm and is completely free.

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