Chinese New Year has become a fixed spot in Dublin’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 Ox will run from January 23rd to February 1st. Some highlights:
- Chinese New Years‘ Eve Celebrations
Wolfe Tone Square, Sunday January 25th
Carnival day with interactive art workshops, information booths, a well-being marquee, authentic Chinese performances including lion dances and martial arts exhibitions – plus the ever-popular opportunity to sample and purchase Chinese trinkets, delicacies and food. - Thomas Davis Lecture Series on China
Some key lectures from that series can be heard at the Chester Beatty Library. - Asian Trail and Chinese Focus Week at Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo will organise an Asian trail and focus on Chinese New Year week again with Chinese wildlife and workshops. - Sports Tournament
A special sports tournament will take place with badminton, soccer, basketball and table tennis. - Arts and Crafts Workshops
Expert Chinese craft artists will hold workshops in Dublin libraries: Jeffery Tan, Elaine Yaps and Chen Jing. - Sino-Celtic Design Exhibition
In cooperation with John Rocha and the Chinese Institute of the Architects in Ireland, the Chinese New Year Festival will host a unique architectural and design exhibition at the RIAI in 8 Merrion Square.
