Chinatown Celebrations

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A street in Chinatown in Manchester, in the daytime, decorated with red lanterns. — Image credit: Ben Williams

Head to Chinatown for wonderful Chinese New Year celebrations. Welcoming the Year of the Snake, there will be a funfair, live performances, food stalls and much more.

The main Chinese New Year Dragon Parade – celebrating The Year of the Snake – will take place from 12 noon on Sunday 2 February.

Chinatown Celebrations — Image: Chinatown Celebrations

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