Date & Time
Saturday 21 February, 2pm to 4.30pm
Location
The Studio
Age Range
Suitable for all ages
Cost
Free
Tickets
No ticket required, just turn up and enjoy
What to Expect
The celebration features a lively mix of performances and cultural workshops programmed by the Confucius Institute at the University of Lancashire.
Visitors can enjoy:
Lion dance and traditional Chinese dance performances
A Chinese Gongfu demonstration by a national champion
A mesmerising face and mask changing act
There will also be four parallel craft workshops to explore:
Woodblock Printing
Suitable for all ages. Learn traditional Chinese New Year printmaking and take your artwork home.
Embroidery (13+)
Discover traditional embroidery techniques, with demonstrations and displays from heritage masters, supported by English translations.
Face Mask Painting
A fun, family-friendly activity where you can design and paint your own mask to take home.
Chinese Lantern Making
Create your own lantern in this hands-on workshop perfect for families and children.
Guests are welcome to move between sessions and experience multiple activities throughout the afternoon.