Chinese New Year in Birmingham 2010
Arcadian Centre, Birmingham
The new year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar.
Come and join the fun as the cultural performances, music, entertainments and firecrackers mark the start of the year 4708 – the Year of the Tiger. This year will also include a small stage and market stalls in Hurst Street.
Tel: 0121 303 3008
Date: Sunday 14 February
Time: 12:30 - 16:30
Venue: Arcadian Centre, Birmingham, B5 4TD
Entry: FREE
The Year of the Tiger is the third of the twelve Chinese zodiac signs. People that are born under it are generally well liked because of their charismatic personalities! Famous people born under this sign include Queen Elizabeth II, Richard Branson, Marilyn Monroe and Tom Cruise.
Cultural Entertainment
To find out more about traditional customs and celebrations, go to our web page about Chinese New Year
2010 Schedule of Events (may be subject to change)
(A Chinese translation is available here)
|
Time |
Arcadian Centre Events |
| 12:30 |
Entrance of the Dragon Dance & Firecrackers |
| 12:40 |
Speeches |
| 12:50 |
Welcoming the Chinese god of wealth (Birmingham Chinese Women’s Association) |
| 13:00 |
Acrobatics Performance (Bai-Ling Chinese Acrobatics Co Ltd (UK) |
| 14:00 |
Dragon Dance on Poles Kung Fu Demonstration |
| 14:20 |
Children’s Dances (Overseas Chinese Association School) |
| 14:30 |
Chinese Opera Performance – Chinese Songs (Pak Ming Opera) |
| 14:45 | Children’s Dance (Birmingham Chinese School) |
| 14:55 |
Acrobatics Performance (Bai-Ling Chinese Acrobatics Co Ltd - UK) |
| 15:55 | Chinese Traditional Dance (CCCB Dance Group) |
| 16:05 | Final Appearance of the Dragon Dance |
| 16:30 |
Close
|
| Time | Hurst Street Events |
| 13:30 | Children’s Dances (Overseas Chinese Association School) |
| 13:40 | Chinese Traditional Dance (CCCB Dance Group) |
| 13:50 | Children’s Dance (Birmingham Chinese School) |
| 14:00 | Chinese Opera Performance – Chinese Songs (Pak Ming Opera) |
| 14:15 | Acrobatics Performance (Bai-Ling Chinese Acrobatics Co Ltd - UK) |
| 14:30 | Close |
The Chinese New Year celebrations are organised by the Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee with the support of Birmingham City Council. It is sponsored by Lebara Mobile and other partners.
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