Chinese New Year celebrations to take place in Lancaster

By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Feb 2017, 17:00 BST
Lancaster Chinese New Year celebrations 2016. Pictures by Gemma SherlockLancaster Chinese New Year celebrations 2016. Pictures by Gemma Sherlock
Lancaster Chinese New Year celebrations 2016. Pictures by Gemma Sherlock
The historic streets of Lancaster will come alive this weekend as the city celebrates Chinese New Year.

The Rooster is the zodiac animal for Chinese New Year, which officially took place on January 28.

Lancaster’s Chinese Arts Festival takes place from February 1-13 with a number of celebrations occurring across the city.

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On Sunday February 5 from 11am-4pm, music, a parade, dance and live performances will greet visitors in the city centre.

The Manchester Airports and Hainan Airlines Stage in Market Square will feature live performances from Pagoda Arts Chinese

Youth Orchestra, Wanlin Dance School, More Music Long Walk Chinese Ensemble, Northern Dragons Martial Arts, Blackpool Qilin Team and Lancaster’s own Batala Samba team.

Rock and blues singer Will Tang will be headlining the stage as crowds await the parade.