Celebrations for the Chinese New Year began in central Edinburgh on Sunday (January 22) with Chinese traditions including lion dances, musicians and Han costumes. Free open-air festivities saw hundreds gather at the foot of the Mound and at the St James Quarter.
Shoppers celebrated at John Lewis by trying their hand at the art of Chinese calligraphy and by making traditional red banners to mark the Lunar New Year. Spectacular light projections onto Edinburgh Castle followed later in the evening along with further performances. More celebrations were scheduled for St Andrews, Stirling and Glasgow.
5. **Pics free to use** TRADITIONAL CHINESE LION DANCERS FILL ST JAMES QUARTER WITH A COLOURFUL DISPLAY TO CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR 2023 St James Quarter celebrated Chinese New Year 2023 with a traditional Chinese Lion Dance performance, bringing an eye-catching and colourful display to Register Square. Shoppers were amazed as the talented team at Yee's Hung Ga Kung Fu Edinburgh performed the customary dance to mark the Year of the Rabbit which is said to bring good luck, longevity, and peace. Guests also celebrated at John Lewis by trying their hand at the intricate art of Chinese calligraphy and by making traditional red banners to mark the Lunar New Year. Those who missed out on the Chinese New Year celebrations can still indulge in some traditional Asian cuisine with Thai Express Kitchen offering 20% off food until 27th January.
Shoppers at St James Quarter enjoyed a customary dance to mark the Year of the Rabbit which is said to bring good luck, longevity, and peace. Photo: IAN GEORGESON
6. PIC LISA FERGUSON 22/01/20223 The Edinburgh Chinese Community celebrate Chinese New year with The Year of the Rabbit, at celebrations at The Mound this afternoon
People and performers wore eye-catching, colourful clothes to mark the celebrations Photo: LISA FERGUSON
7. **Pics free to use** TRADITIONAL CHINESE LION DANCERS FILL ST JAMES QUARTER WITH A COLOURFUL DISPLAY TO CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR 2023 St James Quarter celebrated Chinese New Year 2023 with a traditional Chinese Lion Dance performance, bringing an eye-catching and colourful display to Register Square. Shoppers were amazed as the talented team at Yee's Hung Ga Kung Fu Edinburgh performed the customary dance to mark the Year of the Rabbit which is said to bring good luck, longevity, and peace. Guests also celebrated at John Lewis by trying their hand at the intricate art of Chinese calligraphy and by making traditional red banners to mark the Lunar New Year. Those who missed out on the Chinese New Year celebrations can still indulge in some traditional Asian cuisine with Thai Express Kitchen offering 20% off food until 27th January.
Crowds celebrated at St James Quarter by trying their hand at the intricate art of Chinese calligraphy and by making traditional red banners to mark the Lunar New Year. Photo: IAN GEORGESON
8. PIC LISA FERGUSON 22/01/20223 The Edinburgh Chinese Community celebrate Chinese New year with The Year of the Rabbit, at celebrations at The Mound this afternoon
Hundreds were treated to traditional dance, music and performances Photo: LISA FERGUSON
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