Chinese New Year 2023 - Leicester

A look at Chinese New Year celebrations in the city of Leicester.

Celebrations start with a traditional lion dance performed on campus before moving to Jubilee Square, once in the square we meet two Dragons, a traditional chinese dragon and one created by Mr Cleavers Monsters (@mrcleaver9907) called Brimstone.

The procession departs along the High Street occasionally stopping at points along the route to give businesses New Years greetings. 

Continuing to the beat of the drum the procession reaches the clock tower and entertains the large crowd with dancing and interactions.

The route through the city takes the dragons to the aptly named Green Dragon Square, where a spectacular finale of lights, fire dancers and a firework display from the roof of the Corn Exchange brings the days events to a colorful and exciting conclusion. 

The event was delivered by Cosmopolitan Arts.