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Chinese New Year in Dublin

Irish Celebrations for the Year of the Dragon (2012/2013)

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Chinese New Year in Dublin - Lion Dances

Chinese New Year in Dublin - Lion Dances

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Chinese New Year in Dublin has become a fixed spot in the Irish capital's event calendar – well, as fixed as a moveable feast can be at least. After all, the Chinese community is one of the strongest immigrant communities in Ireland.

Irish Celebrations for the incoming Year of the Dragon will run from January 20th to February 3rd. A very accessible highlight will be the Chinese New Year Carnival in Meeting House Square (Temple Bar) on Sunday, January 22nd.

This will include art workshops, Chinese food and craft stalls, dragon and lion dances, tai chi and martial arts displays. Plus s

See the full programme at the new Dublin Chinese New Year website.

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