Liverpool Chinese New Year 2020 Celebrations – What’s On Guide
We’ll be welcoming the Year of the Rat during the Liverpool Chinese New Year 2020 celebrations in the heart of Chinatown this Sunday.
You’ve probably already noticed thousands of Chinese lanterns adorning the city centre as we prepare to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Sunday 26th January. And as the first established Chinatown in Europe you can guarantee we will be celebrating in style.
Like we’ve seen previously, a number of buildings including Central Library, The Cunard Building, Liverpool Town Hall, St George’s Hall, World Museum Liverpool, Everyman & Playhouse Theatres, Liverpool ONE and the Mersey Tunnels George’s Dock Building will be illuminated red in honour of the festivities, signifying good fortune and joy to everyone.
The celebrations begin at 11am on Sunday 26th January, blending Chinese cultural history with contemparary elements to bring a mixture of street and stage performances, aerial displays by the Black-e, family workshops, a fairground, Dragon, Unicorn and Lion Dancer parades, firecracker displays and of course the popular Chinese market on George Street selling gifts, souvenirs and mouth-watering food.
The Family Zone (Great George Square) will be hosting activities for all ages including a Paper Folding Workshop with Pagoda Arts, a Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Workshop with the Everyman Playhouse & Liverpool Confucius Institute, Chinese Zodiac Badge Making with Spiral Arts. There will be Street Performances from Movema Dance (at 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00), The Black-e Youth Circus and 24 Festival Drums.
Liverpool Chinese New Year 2020 Schedule of Events
Great George Square Stage
11:30 – 12:15 Kwong Tam School of Tai Chi (in association with See Yep Association)
12:20 – 13:00 Pagoda Arts – Flower Drums, Fan Tai Chi, Dance & Happy Dance!
13:05 – 13:45 Firecracker Display – Lucky Man, Dragon & Unicorn Parades
13:45 – 14:00 Liverpool Hung Gar Kung Fu Friendship Association – Martial Arts Demonstration
14:00 – 14:20 Wah Sing Chinese Community Centre Dancers – Traditional Chinese Dance
14:20 – 14:25 Friendship Dancers
14:25 – 14:30 UK Phoenix Qipao Chinese Cultural & Art Association
14:35 – 14:55 24 Festival Drums, Liverpool Guild of Students
15:00 – 15:10 Movema Dance
15:10 – 15:15 Friendship Dancers – Chinese Fan Dance
15:15 – 15:25 Wirral Chinese Association – Traditional Chinese Dance
15:25 – 15:35 North East Wales Chinese Women’s Association – Traditional Chinese Dance
15:35 – 15:45 Liverpool Chinese Gospel Church Choir
15:45 – 17:00 Everyman Playhouse & Liverpool Confucius Institute – Showcase of Traditional and Contemporary Music, Dance & Song by Chinese Students
Best Chinese Restaurants For Chinese New Year
Yuet Ben
If you are lucky enough to get a table here you’ll have a great view of the celebrations with the Chinese Arch just across the road from the restaurant. The Yuet Ben has been consistently great over the years and they have great vegan and veggie options too. https://www.yuetben.co.uk/
Chamber 36
This contemprary Pan Asian venue beleives in quality over quantity. Great for small plates and cocktails. https://www.chamber-36.co.uk/
Lu Ban
Chinese fine dining in Cains Brewery Village, Lu Ban is a dining experience you won’t forget anytime soon. If you’re looking for luxury, this is the plafce for you. https://lubanrestaurant.co.uk/
