Chinese New Year - Bristol M Shed

Wednesday, 25 January 2012 13:15

Welcome to the Year of the Dragon!
Sat 28 & Sun 29 Jan
10am-4pm, Free

Join in the celebrations at M Shed over the weekend of 28-29 January.  There will be an action packed programme of events and activities linked to Chinese New Year for all the family.  Entertainment will even spread outside to the dockside!

Enjoy traditional lion dances, dragon boats, family trails, singing and make your own Chinese Dragon. 

http://mshed.org/whats-on/events/chinese-new-year-celebrations/

http://mshed.org/media/1146914/chinese_new_year_2012_programme.pdf

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