CHINESE NEW YEAR
PORTSMOUTH 2022
Time to Recharge
2022庆祝中国新年
Saturday 5th February
GUNWHARF QUAYS PORTSMOUTH
From 10:30am
Lion Dance, Dragon Dance, Traditional Chinese Dance, Kung Fu Demo, Workshop & Much More
FREE FOR EVERYONE
ABOUT
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger at Gunwharf Quays. We’re ringing in the Lunar New Year from 10.30am on Saturday 5th February with a host of traditional activities the whole family can enjoy, so put the date in your diary and prepare to be blown away by dances, martial arts demos and special brand deals!
Dazzling Dances
It may be the Year of the Tiger, but all eyes will be on the spectacular lion dance and dragon dance during Saturday’s festivities!
In line with Chinese tradition, vibrant lion dancers will drive away evil spirits through an energetic performance, heralding good luck for the year ahead. The climax of the dance is ‘cai qing’ (‘plucking the greens’), when our brave lions are fed lettuce and a red envelope to bring prosperity.
Make A Day Of It
It’s not only the lions shaking a leg at this year’s event. Guests can also look forward to an impressive dragon dance, traditional Chinese dance and kung fu demonstrations from the UK Shaolin Temple and a tai chi workshop that anyone can join!
