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Liverpool Chinese New Year Activities |
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Written by Alan
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Monday, 25 January 2010 11:28 |
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Liverpool Chinese Arch
Sat 20th Feb 2010, noon to 1 pm
Liverpool Chinese Ceremony Arch, Nelson Street
To mark the 10th anniversary of the Chinese Ceremony Arch and Liverpool's twinning with Shanghai, the Liverpool Chinese Community has organised a traditional Chinese ceremony with a lion dance and fire cracker display. This event will also incorporate a launch of a new book titled: Shanghai & Liverpool: Celebrating Ten Years of Twinning. The general public are welcome to come along and view the proceedings of the event.
For more information:
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/ 0151 233 8834
Tai Chi Demonstrations
Saturday 20th Feb 2010
Time: 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Outside the See Yep Chinese Association in Nelson Street
This form of Chinese physical exercise can profoundly increase the flow of energy through your body and improve health.
Contact:
Mr Kenny Tam: 0797 363 7580
Mr Liu: 0151 233 8833
Colin’s Fun Fair Ground
Saturday & Sunday, 20th & 21st Feb 2010
Time: 12:00 noon to 11:00 pm
Great George Street
Children’s rides and white-knuckle rides that offer spectacular views of the city’s skyline for those who dare!
Dragon, Unicorn & Lion Dance
Street Parade
Sunday 21st Feb 2010,
Time: 11:30am- 3:00pm
The celebrations take off when the dragon, lions and unicorn arrive outside the Black- E to greet the community.
Firecracker Display
Sunday, 21st Feb 2010, Time: 1:00pm
Great George Square
Watch the spectacular firecracker display. Of course, there will be music and the ‘Lucky Man’ wearing a traditional Chinese costumes will be handing out red envelopes to children.
Urban Strawberry Lunch (USL)
14th – 20th Feb 2010 St. Luke’s Church
The USL will run a series of activities to celebrate Chinese New Year, starting with a week- long film screening from the Valentine’s Day inside St Luke’s Church. All visitors are welcome to take part in decorating the church for the Chinese New Year.
Sunday, 21st Feb 2010, noon onwards
St. Luke’s Church
St. Luke’s Church is open to the public offering activities and entertainment for everyone coming through the door.
Come tie a red ribbon and make a new year wish for the Year of the Tiger or join in the drumming workshop, decorations workshop and other family activities!
VIP Dinner and Chinese Variety Show
Sunday, 21st Feb 2010
Time: 5:30 to 10:00pm
Britainnia Adelphi Hotel, Ranelagh Place, Liverpool L3 5UL
The Chinese New Year Variety Show will showcase local and international performers as the finale to this year’s event. The emphasis will be on Chinese music and dance, Jazz, Soul, Pop, Martial Arts and will feature local, traditional and contemporary artists. The show will be presented by Billy Hui from BBC Radio Merseyside’s Oriental Express Programme. Full hot buffet with both Chinese and Western cuisines*.Tickets: Adults £20, Children £14.
Ticket sales: The Pagoda Chinese Community Centre, Henry Street, Liverpool L1 5BU
Tel: 0151 233 8834
*Subjects to availability
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