Celebrate Chinese New Year in Manchester
January 18th, 2007Manchester’s Chinese community will be celebrating the arrival of the year of the pig on Sunday 18 February in Chinatown. Festivities planned include martial arts demonstrations, dance performances, parades and more. All are welcome.
January 30th, 2007 at 8:26 pm
Can any one tell me what time the celebrations start or Chinese new year 18/2/2007 in manchester.
Many thanks
January 30th, 2007 at 8:28 pm
Can anyone tell me what time the celebrations start on 18/2/2007 - and were is the best place to park!! many thanks
January 31st, 2007 at 12:56 am
12 - 6.30 pm. Parking is free on Sundays (so far).
February 15th, 2007 at 12:27 pm
Hi, I wanted to know the same info, and…
Details are at: http://www.visitmanchester.com/WhatsOnDetail.aspx?ProductId=9705
which state:
The year of the Pig is welcomed with a glittering array of festivities including Dragon and Lion Dances, Kung Fu demonstrations, folk dance performances, fireworks and the spectacular Golden Dragon Parade. Programme: 12.00 noon Martial arts and dance displays - Albert Square 12.20pm Raising of dragon from Town Hall. Dragon dance - Albert Square. 1.00pm Dragon parade from Albert Square to Chinatown via Princess Street. 1.30pm Dragon arrival and opening ceremony at main stage - Faulkner Street car park. 2pm Parade ends and the celebrations continue - Faulkner Street car park 6.30pm Firework display - Faulkner Street car park Ends
Have fun! Christina
February 17th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
Will there be firecrackers? I want to see (and hear) some.