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Leicester Ignites with Fire Horse Lunar New Year!
22 Feb
Summary
- Festivities marked the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Fire Horse.
- Performances included traditional dances and ancient mask-changing art.
- A grand procession featured dragons, puppets, and symbolic figures.
Leicester recently marked the commencement of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Fire Horse, with an immersive weekend of cultural festivities. The celebrations featured a diverse range of artistic expressions, including traditional dances such as fan and ribbon dances, and musical performances by Yue opera singers and pipa instrumentalists.
A highlight of the event was the Bian Lian, an ancient art form dating back 300 years, where performers skillfully changed brightly colored silk masks with astonishing speed. The festivities also included demonstrations of martial arts like tai chi and engaging arts and crafts workshops for the public.
The event culminated in a grand procession through the city center, which included vibrant lion dancers, impressive dragon displays, giant puppets, and symbolic figures from Chinese traditions. The celebrations concluded with a fire sculpture and fireworks, illuminating Town Hall Square and bringing a dazzling end to the new year's commencement.
