Luna New Year

1st Feb 2025

Jubilee Square Maidstone

Come along this Saturday in Jubilee Square for a day of colourful and joyful festivities. See the Chinese Lions awaken in a traditional "Eye-dotting" ceremony at 12 noon! Enjoy their playful dance through the town centre, with beautiful music from the SOAS ensemble and the melodies of the Chinese Opera. See traditional folk dances from China and Korea performed by Zihan Liu. Maidstone Borough Council, in partnership with Cohesion Plus and Maidstone Cultural Group, is bringing you this vibrant celebration of Lunar New Year!

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