Event
Celebrate Chinese New Year at the Merrion Centre
Sat 25 Jan – Sat 1 Feb 2025
Join us for even more FREE festivities as we continue to celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Merrion Centre to celebrate Chinese New Year!
Following the successful commemorations last year, we are inviting visitors to once again experience various FREE cultural festivities on Saturday 25th January and Saturday 1st February 2025!
This event is sponsored by Business Confucius Institute at the University of Leeds
What’s On Saturday 25th Jan…
11:00am Workshops and arts & crafts
2pm Enchanting live performances
2:45pm Fun interactive games
3pm Even more live performances
3:45pm Closing ceremony
Please note: Performances and timings may be subject to change.
What’s On Saturday 1st Feb…
11:00am Qi Lin Dance to welcome the New Year
11:30am Children and adults Choir
11:40am Enchanting solo Zither performance
11:55am Music House performances
Please note: Performances and timings may be subject to change.
12:15pm Adult Chinese dance
12:20pm Gong fu/Tai Chi performance
12:25pm Traditional Chinese Hanfu /Qipao Showcase
1:45pm – 3pm Performances will be repeated in the same running order
With a variety of workshops and Chinese-style arts & crafts running throughout the day.
Please note: Performances and timings may be subject to change.
We can’t wait for you to join us once again for an afternoon of cultural delight, vibrant dances and soulful music as we celebrate Chinese New Year at the Merrion Centre!
