Traditional dragon and lion dances will form the centrepiece of the main Lunar New Year event in Newcastle which takes place in the city centre on February 2 and promises 'a spectacle to behold' ...

He called on Newcastle City Council to take urgent action to repair the structure which acts as the gateway to Chinatown. And now council bosses have confirmed that they have removed loose ...

Chinatown Newcastle has now announced the date of its main event to mark Chinese New Year. The annual festival in the Chinese calendar begins mid-week this year on January 29 but the big ...

Many children took part in the celebrations "It is everything that would happen in Hong Kong or China, and we are delighted ...

the home of Newcastle's Chinatown. This year's event will take place on Sunday, February 2. The street is also home to many restaurants, providing plenty of choice for those who want to dine out ...

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After welcoming in 2025, which saw revellers miss out on the Newcastle's planned fireworks due to weather conditions, there comes good news of more New Year celebrations to come which will add plenty ...

and we are delighted that Newcastle embraces and supports the event," she added. The main event was a parade from Monument to Stowell Street, Chinatown. Crowds lined the streets as a golden dragon ...