The Year of the Sheep begins on Thursday 19 February 2015. Find out about the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations which are taking place at Christchurch City Libraries this year.
Where and when
- Friday, February 20, 2015 at Fendalton Library – 3pm to 5pm
- Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Upper Riccarton Library – 10.45am to 3.30pm
- Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Central Library Peterborough – 10.30am to 2pm
Performances
Performances will include (in no particular order):
- Chinese Lion Dance (Qiao Yi Lion Dance Team Christchurch)
- Japanese Drum (Canterbury Japanese Drum Group TAKUMI)
- Chinese traditional instruments, dance and songs (Christchurch Fellowship of Song, Dance and Drama; Christchurch Zhong Hua Chinese Society; Elder Fitness Group)
- Traditional instruments – Yaogu (percussion musical instrument), Erhu (two stringed fiddle), Guzheng (Chinese plucked zither), Hulusi (free reed wind instrument), Flute
- Chinese Kung Fu sword
- Mexican dance (Mexican community)
- Blue and White Porcelain Dance (Christchurch Fellowship of Song, Dance and Drama)
- New Year story telling
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Family fun craft sessions and activities
- Face painting
- Māori feather cloak making using paper
- Tea ceremony
- Lantern making
- Dough sculpture
- Chinese zodiac animals
Learn more about Chinese New Year and our Chinese language resources.
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