LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS

This year Lunar New Year falls on 10 February (the first day of New Moon), but the celebrations start the day before and last for 15 days (so hold on tight!). The 2024 marks the year of the majestic Dragon which symbolizes bravery, creativity and innovation. So, may the Dragon be with you in 2024!

Here you will find a list of all Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year) events happening in the area, as well as other resources to satisfy your celebration needs. First time celebrating Lunar New Year? Don’t worry, here you will find all you need to know!

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WHEN: 9-18 February

WHERE: Bristol and South Glos wide

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Have a dinner with your family and friends

9 February

Make a meal at home, get a takeaway or eat out at your favourite restaurant. Check out these places, highly rated by locals: New Beijing Restaurant in Stoke Gifford, Cherry Blossom Takeaway in Patchway, Hao Wei in Stoke Gifford or Suyuan Vegetarian Chinese in Central Bristol.

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Lunar New Year at St. Michaels Church, Stoke Gifford, BS34 8PD

10 February 2-5PM

Join the South Glos Hongkongers’ community and their friends for some crafts, performances, traditional Cantonese foods and food competition, live music, Lion Dance Troupe and more. Here is the event poster in English and Cantonese. To help us better prepare for the event, please answer this short questionnaire.

FREE entry

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Lunar New Year at Wai Yee Hong Chinese Supermarket, BS5 6XX

10 February 11AM

This family event will feature a variety of street food stalls as well as dance and martial arts performances including the traditional lion dance. At the supermarket you can also get everything you need for the celebrations.

FREE entry

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English Conversation Club Lunar New Year and Pancake Day, Aerospace Bristol

13 February 5.30PM - 6.30PM

A special Lunar New Year themed English Conversation club session with a hint of pancakes (because it’s also Pancake Day!). Come and join us for some casual English conversation with a festive vibe, feel free to bring a treat to share. Due to safeguarding this is for existing members only.

FREE entry

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Lunar New Year Celebration 2024 at Coniston Community Centre, BS34 5LP

17 February 7PM - 9.30PM

ALL are welcome to immerse themselves in the vibrant and diverse cultural festivities on offer. There will be performances, arts & crafts workshops for ALL to try your hand at the ancient art of calligraphy, lantern-making and more.

£1-5

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Lunar New Year at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, BS8 1RL

17 February - 18 February 10AM - 4.30PM

‘‘Catch the vibrant song and dance performances, marvel at the martial arts demonstrations, and learn about Chinese culture and heritage. There are plenty of craft and traditional activities, whilst our roving pandas want to say hello!’’

FREE entry

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Get crafty and try out one of these simple DIY decorations.

What is Lunar New Year?