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WELCOME TO THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE! 🐍

About Edinburgh’s Chinese New Year Festival

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a globally celebrated occasion that transcends cultural boundaries. It is a vibrant and festive celebration that marks the beginning of the traditional Chinese calendar. Families...

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The Empress and Me Chinese New Year 2025 Performance

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Science Buildings, 20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR – Entry via Science Buildings Reception

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 with an enchanting play based on the amazing true story of Princess Der Ling. Raised in France to be every bit the Victorian Lady, she is suddenly thrust into the...

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HelloArt Chinese New Year Market

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny St, Edinburgh EH6 8RG

Join  us for a vibrant celebration of culture, art, and tradition on 1st February 2025 at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh. Explore unique artwork stalls, interactive workshops. and delicious pre-made traditional Chinese...

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Lunar New Year Family Trail at St Cecilia’s Hall

50 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG

Join us this Lunar New Year for a free, fun Lunar New Year-themed family trail! Following the usual route around the museum, see if you can spot Cecilia the snake’s 8 eggs hidden throughout the...

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Chinese New Year Dumpling Making Workshop

Triple-Tri Coffee, 45A York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3HP

Celebrate the joy of Chinese New Year with a fun and engaging Dumpling Making Workshop! Learn how to create your own dumplings from scratch in a lively, festive atmosphere. This hands-on activity is perfect for...

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Calligraphy & Paper Cutting Workshop

Levels Cafe & Lounge, 9C Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8FQ

Celebrate the spirit of the Spring Festival, the most cherished traditional holiday in China, with our Couplets and “Fu” Character Calligraphy Workshop! During the workshop, you’ll create your own “Fu” character and Spring Festival couplets...

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Chinese New Year Special: Free Language Taster Class

An online introduction to Chinese language and New Year greetings in Chinese.

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Lunar New Year Family Craft Afternoons

50 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG

Join us this Lunar New Year for two free craft afternoons. Design a paper chain snake and make your own Angpow Fishes! Sessions run for one hour each, three times per day. All materials provided!...

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Chinese New Year Customs Online Workshop

A deeper dive into the customs and significance of Chinese NewYear celebrations.

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Chinese New Year Audio Guided Tour at The Royal Yacht Britannia

The Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ

Follow in the footsteps of Royalty and explore The Royal Yacht Britannia.Enjoy a complimentary audio tour in Mandarin and Cantonese at this award-winning attraction, which hosted figures including Nelson Mandela and Winston Churchill during over...

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Special Exhibition: The Journey of Songjiang Cloth

The Great Tapestry Scotland, 14-20 High Street TD1 1SD

Through a collection of cloths and garments curated by artist Dong Ye, The Journey of Songjiang’s Cotton Textiles tells the story of an ancient cloth weaving technique which has been preserved for over 700 years...

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Chinese New Year Special: JOHNNIE WALKER Journey of Flavour in Mandarin

145 Princes Street, Edinburgh

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Johnnie Walker Princes Street with a special Mandarin edition of our Journey of Flavour tour. Hosted by your guide Xian, you’ll embark on an epic journey through live performances,...

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