LISTEN: Lancaster set to celebrate Chinese New Year

Shaolin kung fu demonstrations will be part of the festivities

Members of the team behind the Lancaster Chinese New Year celebrations have visited our studio to chat about this year's events.

Percy Lee and Wilson Wei spoke about the two major events happening this year - an indoor cultural variety show at the Lancaster Grand this Saturday, followed by an outdoor carnival in the city centre on Sunday February 8.

The variety show starts at 7.30pm and will include Chinese dance, Shaolin Kung Fu, Kunqu Opera, The Chinese Youth Orchestra, music, dance and a magic show.

LISTEN to Wilson and Percy talking about this year's event

Wilson Wei and Percy Lee from the Lancaster Chinese New Year organising team visit the Beyond Radio studio

Tickets cost £12 for adults and £6 for children and can be booked HERE

The celebration continues in the heart of the city with a vibrant street festival on Sunday February 8, with free activities centred around Market Square.

This runs from 10am to 5pm and includes a lion and dragon parade, dances, music, Kung Fu, singing, magic and workshops. Look out too for Beyond Bear!

You can try on traditional Chinese costumes, practice calligraphy, learn paper cutting, and more!

Activities are free.

Look out too for Chinese lanterns above the city centre in the run-up to and during the Chinese New Year celebrations. This year marks the Year of the Horse.

Find out more at the Lancaster Chinese New Year social media pages.

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