Over 500 people headed over to Wintingham Primary Academy on Saturday, 1 February 2025 to celebrate the Lunar New Year with family, friends and neighbours. The lavish event, organised by Wintringham Residents’ Association, featured traditional Chinese music, dance and crafts to welcome in the Year of the Snake.
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With red lanterns adorning the school hall to symbolise good luck and happiness, attendees were greeted with a traditional welcome of fortune cookies, oranges and red envelopes for the children.
The festivities included calligraphy, Chinese fan making and Dragon Boat puzzles. A highlight of the event was the Lion Dance and Kung Fu Fan Dance performed by Cheung’s Wing Chung. There were also a range of refreshments available, with the popular Guerilla Kitchen food truck selling out of steamed bao during the event.
Scott Jenner, Chair of Wintringham Residents’ Association, said: “What a fantastic event! I’d like to thank everyone who helped organise what is fast becoming one of the highlights of Wintringham’s annual community calendar. It was great to see so many people connecting and sharing in the culture of their neighbours. We’re building a wonderful community here, one we can all be very proud to call home.”
Christine Littlewood, Community Development Lead for Wintringham, said: “It was lovely to see the community come together again to celebrate the Lunar New Year; with entertainment and activities for all ages to enjoy. The event was amazing, and I can’t wait to see what next year’s will bring!”
