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Chinese New Year events

Chinese dragon on display in the Museum of Liverpool

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with National Museums Liverpool!

There are lots of fun free events to welcome in the Chinese New Year at our venues, listed below.

Or why not immerse yourself in Chinese culture by visiting the Global City gallery at the Museum of Liverpool or exploring the Lever Art Gallery's online catalogue of Chinese ceramics?

Events

Time Event Venue
Saturday 11 February
1, 2 and 3pm 		Chinese lion dance performances Lady Lever Art Gallery
1-4pm Dragons, lions and lanterns Lady Lever Art Gallery
Sunday 12 February
1-4pm 		Dragons, lions and lanterns Lady Lever Art Gallery
1, 2 and 3pm Chinese lion dance performances Lady Lever Art Gallery
Wednesday 15 February
1pm 		Performance: Chinese Youth Orchestra Lady Lever Art Gallery
1-4pm Hands on activity: Elephants everywhere Lady Lever Art Gallery


Chinese lion dance performances

Chinese new year lion and performer

The magical lion returns to the Gallery to welcome in the New Year.

Suitable for: all visitors

Dates:

  • Saturday 11 February 2012 1, 2 and 3pm
  • Sunday 12 February 2012 1, 2 and 3pm

Booking

Free drop-in event, no need to book.

Lady Lever Art Gallery
Lady Lever Art Gallery visitor information

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Dragons, lions and lanterns

Arts and crafts for all the family.

Suitable for: family-friendly

Dates:

  • Saturday 11 February 2012 1-4pm
  • Sunday 12 February 2012 1-4pm

Booking

Free drop-in event, no need to book.

Lady Lever Art Gallery
Lady Lever Art Gallery visitor information

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Performance: Chinese Youth Orchestra

People in a grand gallery space

Enjoy a magnificent performance by the Pagoda Chinese Youth Orchestra.

Suitable for: all visitors

Dates:

  • Wednesday 15 February 2012 1pm

Booking

Free drop-in event, no need to book.

Lady Lever Art Gallery
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Hands on activity: Elephants everywhere

Mum and child

Make an Elephant finger puppet to take home.

Suitable for: family-friendly

Dates:

  • Wednesday 15 February 2012 1-4pm

Booking

Free drop-in event, no need to book.

Lady Lever Art Gallery
Lady Lever Art Gallery visitor information

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