Presented by Leeds Chinese Community School (LCCS)
Our first day sees an exciting programme of traditional dance, music and cultural showcases, performed by talented students and community groups.
Expect colour, movement and the unmistakable festive atmosphere that marks Chinese New Year as one of the world’s most joyful celebrations.
In addition to a variety of workshops and Chinese-style arts & crafts running throughout the day, you can expect entertainment, culture, and community spirit including…
11:00am-13:00pm Drop-in Cultural Workshops including Calligraphy, Chinese Painting, Lantern & Fan Painting.
13:00pm Lion Dance Parade
13:10pm – 13:20pm Welcome & Acknowledgements
13:20pm – 13:25pm Children’s Dance Performances including Tibetan Folk Dances & Traditional Chinese Dances
13:25pm – 13:55pm Adult Chinese Dances including Mongolian Folk Dance, Dunhuang Dance (Inspired by Ancient Silk Road Art & Traditional Chinese Dances
13:55pm – 14:00pm Traditional Storytelling (Clapper performance)
14:00pm – 14:15pm Chinese Music Performances including Guzheng (Chinese Zither), Erhu (Chinese String Instrument) & Piano (Child Pianist/Community Artist)
14:15pm Lion Dance Parade
14:40pm LCCS 60th Anniversary Cake Cutting
14:45pm – 15:45pm Highlights from the above performances will be repeated
15:45pm-16:00pm Fortune God & Lion Dance Parade
Please note: Performances and timings may be subject to change.
To view more celebrations for Chinese New Year at the Merrion Centre visit:
Free February Half Term Arts & Crafts I What’s On Saturday 21st February
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