News Celebrate Lunar New Year in Maidstone

Come and enjoy Maidstone's Lunar New Year 2024 celebrations as the dotting of the eyes ceremony awakens the dazzling Chinese Lions in Jubilee Square, who will then playfully prowl the town centre on Saturday 3 February starting at 12noon until 2.30pm.

Hear authentic sounds from the SOAS musical ensemble playing traditional silk and bamboo music of the Shanghai tea houses along with beautiful music from the Chinese Opera. Then watch the stunning Sichuan changing face and ribbon dance puppets who will be entertaining the crowds, all completely free of charge.

As part of the celebrations, come and enjoy free dragon crafts at Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre from 12.30pm and watch the amazing Chinese Lions dancing at 2.30pm.

Maidstone Borough Council is working with Cohesion Plus and Maidstone Cultural Group to bring these colourful, energetic Lunar New Year celebrations to the town centre.

Cllr Claudine Russell, Lead Member for Leisure and Arts at MBC said:

“The Lunar New Year celebrations are the first town centre event we have planned for this year, they are so vibrant and bring the town to life. Put the date in your diaries and come along and enjoy the fun, it’s all free too.”

Gurvinder Sandher MBE from Cohesion Plus is producing the event, he said:

“We are proud of how the Lunar New Year celebrations in Maidstone have become some of the biggest in the County. We have another exciting programme of entertainment planned in the town centre and look forward to welcoming local residents. As ever we are grateful to Maidstone Borough Council and community partners for their support in the build up.”

For further information visit: www.cohesionplus.com Maidstone.gov.uk

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