15 January 2024
Join us across Northern Ireland as we mark Chinese New Year – Year of the Dragon with an extravaganza of food, music and dance 🐲
Check out where to find us ⬇️
🏮Five course Asian-inspired feast at the Silk Road Supper Club on 3 February at Established Coffee from 7.00pm. Book tickets here.
🏮Free family fun at Houben Centre in Belfast in partnership with NB Housing on Monday 5 February from 11am – 3pm. Contact NB Housing to find about more.
🏮Year of Dragon themed afternoon family fun at Portrush Town Hall in partnership with Habinteg Housing on Wednesday 7 February from 12.45pm – 2.45pm. Contact Habinteg Housing to find out more
🏮Chinese New Year at the Riverside Theatre, Coleraine in partnership with Ulster University with food, dance and music on Friday 9 February from 5.30pm – 8.30pm. Book tickets here
🏮Chinese Lion pop up performance at Belfast Met in Titanic Quarter on 20 February at 12.30pm. No tickets required.
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