Chinese new Year CelebrationsNottiNghamshireFebruary 2013

Lakeside arts CeNtre

Broxtowe

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rushCLiffe

Saturday 12 January – Sunday 10 February 2013

Wallner Galleryadmission Free

miao emBroidery from south-west ChiNaVisually stunning textiles which showcase the living art of the Miao ethnic minority in South-West China. The Miao’s elaborate festival dresses are unique in their embroidery incorporating symbols of their distinctive culture and legends. The creative combination of colour, pattern and texture is an expression of love and inspiration for life. Curated by Xuesen Zeng.

Photo: Miao Tunic (detail) © Erwin De Silva

Saturday 9 February10am - 5.15pm

arnot Hill Park, arnoldarnot Hill Park bowls Pavilion and Gedling borough Council Civic Centre

gedLiNg Borough CouNCiL PreseNts: free A great opportunity for Gedling familes to hear traditional Chinese stories and a variety of Chinese inspired arts and crafts activities including lantern making.

10am - midday activities for young people with special needs

1 - 5.15pm Traditional arts & crafts, lantern making, story- telling

3.30pm Gamelan Workshop

3.45 & 4.30pm Gamelan Performances

5pm Traditional Lion Dance by local young people

5.15pm Lantern Parade around the lake

Please note: places are limited at all workshops. To book a place or to find out more call 0115 9073715 or visit www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure

Sunday 10 February 2pm - 4pm

Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion, West Park, Loughborough road, West bridgford

rushCLiffe Borough CouNCiL aNd rushCLiffe PLay forum PreseNt: freeAn opportunity for the whole family to have a go at Chinese-inspired arts and craft activities and traditions. For more information visit the arts and event pages of the Rushcliffe Borough Council website at www.rushcliffe.gov.uk or telephone 0115 981 9911.

welCome to our Chinese new Year Celebrations. also known as the spring Festival, this is the most widelY Celebrated event in the asian Calendar.In 2013 we look forward to welcoming the Year of the Snake. Traditionally a family celebration, the partner organisations invite individuals, friends and families to come together at a series of events and workshops across Broxtowe, Gedling, Nottingham and Rushcliffe where you can be introduced to crafts, music, exhibitions and enjoy our spectacular fireworks finale at Highfields Park.

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Chinese paper lanternsimportant warning

Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and The University of

Nottingham do not support the use or sale of lanterns from Highfields Park. Please note that The University of Nottingham Security staff will be patrolling the park and anyone

selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns is also prohibited

for reasons of health and safety.

a taste of ChiNaJoin Ling Peng and get a ‘taste of China’ through music, storytelling, arts workshops and Dragon Dancing.

beeston Town Hall, Old Council Chamber, Foster avenue, beeston NG9 1ab

Saturday 26th January 2013 from 10.30am - 12.30 pm and 2.00 - 4.00 pm

Suitable for children from 5 to 10 years and their families / carers.

Booking is essential for these workshops. All children (under 16’s) must be accompanied by a responsible adult.Cost £3.00 or £2.50 for Leisure Card Holders per person per workshop. To book contact the Arts & Events Team on 0115 917 3695 or email arts@ broxtowe.gov.uk.

Broxtowe Borough CouNCiL daNCe & drummiNg resideNCiesFour Broxtowe schools are taking part in ‘a Taste of China’ day workshops. Beeston Fields School will be performing at the Beeston Square event on Saturday 9th February and the finale Chinese New Year event at Lakeside on the evening of Sunday 10th February. Push Dance Group, an innovative company of learning disabled adults from the Barncroft Day Centre will be showcasing at the Beeston Chinese New Year event on Saturday 9th February in Beeston Square following a residency with Chinese Dance artist Du Dan.

For more information contact the Broxtowe Arts and Events team on 0115 917 3695 arts@broxtowe.gov.uk, www.broxtowe.gov.uk.

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Saturday 9th February 2013Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with the Beeston Bid welcomes you to a vibrant celebration for Chinese New Year featuring entertainment from Chinese, Japanese and Tibetan cultures.

BeestoN ChiNese LaNterN traiL, 10.00am - 3.30 PmFollow the lantern trail and if you collect stamps, you can claim your free gift at the Chinese Cultural Event at the Pearson Centre from 12.00 until 3.30 pm. Collect your lantern trail instructions and map from Beeston Square during the morning event – from 10.00 until 12.30pm.

ChiNese CuLturaL eVeNt at the PearsoN CeNtre 12.00 - 4.00 Pm2 Nuart Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2NHEnjoy a FREE afternoon of interactive workshops and performances. Activities and shows will be suitable for all ages and abilities, no need to book.

BeestoN sQuare Programme 10.00am - 12.30 Pm Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts & Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu

Meet the giant Chinese God of Good Fortune Choi Sun

Red Lantern Dance and Tibetan Dance by Du Dan

Chinese Dance inspired performance by Push

School dance performance by pupils from Beeston Fields School

Family procession from Broadgate Park

Admire the Elegant Geisha

Chinese Student & Scholars Dragon Dance

iNteraCtiVe workshoPs:

Chinese Brush Painting with Lijie Plant,

Dragon Mask workshop

Join Du Dan for a gentle 30 minute Tai Chi workshop at 1.30 and 3.30 pm

Introduction to traditional tea ceremonies & tasting opportunities with Jujie Li

Traditional Chinese Paper Folding

PerformaNCes

Classical Chinese Music performances by Ling Peng

Festival of the Dragon Moon Puppet Show by Melvyn Rawlinson

Chinese new Yearat lakeside

Children/FamiliesSunday 3 February 1- 4pm

angear Visitor Centre and Learning Studio

FREESuitable for 5+ and families

traditioNaL ChiNese arts aNd Crafts droP iN eVeNtNottingham Confucius institute staff and students present an afternoon of workshops and demonstrations of traditional Chinese crafts including Calligraphy, paper folding and cutting, and tai Chi. No need to book, just drop in.

Children/FamiliesSunday 10 February 1 - 5pm

angear Visitor Centre

FREESuitable for all

meet the Notts aNaCoNda dragoN Boat teamLook out for the Notts anaconda dragon Boat team training on the lake on the morning of sunday 10 february. in the afternoon, come back inside to have an opportunity to chat with prize-winning members of the team and see one of their fabulous dragon boats in the comfortable surroundings of the angear Visitor Centre!

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Children/FamiliesSunday 10 February 4.30pm - 6pm

Highfields ParkFREE, with donations towards the Impact Campaign gratefully received on departureSuitable for all

sPriNg festiVaL aNd ChiNese New year CeLeBratioNsall are welcome to join us for our annual outdoor celebration to welcome the largest celebration in the asian Calendar – the spring festival otherwise known as Chinese New year! today is particularly special because it is the actual day when the year of the snake arrives.

wrap up against the cold, and join us for dance, music, and fireworks finale across the lake at 6pm.

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above images: alan fletcher and tom Partridge

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关于中国纸灯笼的重要警示：

诺丁汉市议会，诺丁汉火警救援部门和诺丁汉大学不支持在海菲尔德公园使用和贩卖纸灯笼。请注意，诺丁汉大学保安员将在公园巡逻，任何贩卖此类灯笼的人员将会被驱逐。出于健康和安全因素，灯笼的

燃放同样被禁止。

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中国春节由湖边艺术中心举办

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