3rd February 25
Kensington Wade put on its biggest celebration yet for the New Year.
A highlight was the Lion Dance, in which performers imitated a lion’s movements in costume to bring good luck and fortune. The lion is revered in Chinese culture as a symbol of courage, strength and power.
Internationally-acclaimed musician Beibei Wang also treated us to a performance and workshops in traditional Chinese percussion. Wang has performed as a soloist with, among others, the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Huw May, Head of Kensington Wade, said: “Our Chinese New Year celebrations have captivated our children and all our community. We’ve enjoyed the colourful lion dance and also learnt calligraphy and how to make dumplings.
“Chinese New Year is very special to us because we put into practice so much of what we have learnt during the year and this culminates with a celebration of what is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture.”