Introduction
The Main Event - 
Sunday 13th February 2005
Dragon Dance, Unicorn & Lion Dance & Fireworks Display
Sunday, 13th February, 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Major fireworks starts at 1 p.m., Gt Geroge Square
The celebrations really start to take off when the dragons, lions and unicorn arrive at the streets of Chinatown to greet the Community. Enjoy the firecrackers, the colour and the visual feast which is created by the passage of the Dragons through the streets, collecting their lucky money bags, lighting fire crackers, and blessing restaurants and community associations.
Chinese Lucky Man visits China Town
(Gift - Lucky Bag to children) 
Sunday, 13th February, 12 noon to 4 p.m.
The Chinese God of Wealth - Chinese Lucky Man dressed in traditional costume will visit China Town and bless everyone with luck in the coming New Year.
Colin's Fun Fair Ground
Saturday and Sunday
12th & 13th February, 12 noon to 11 p.m.
Children's rides and White-Knuckle rides that offer spectacular views of the city's skyline for those who dare!
		
Chinese Street Festival
Sunday, 13th February, 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Following the Dragon, Lion & Unicorn Dances through the streets of Chinatown. Watch the spectacular firecrackers display. Enjoy the Merseyside Police Band's delightful performance, entertaining tyhe crowd with some of your favourite tunes. Many of our fine shops and restaurants will be open for you to further your Chinese New Year experience.
VIP Dinner and Chinese Variety Show
Sunday, 13th February, 
5.30 p.m. to 10 p.m
The Britannia Adelphi Hotel.
Chinese themed show with contemporary and traditional artists to include The Liverpool Chinese Youth Orchestra, Wah Sing Chinese Community Dance Group and Special Guest Performances. Full hot buffet with both Chinese and Western cuisine.
Ticket:  Adults £15 each
Child £10 each
Contact:   Mr Brian Wong, D.L., J.P., M.A.(Econ).
Tel/Fax/Ans.:  0151 709 3221
Mobile no.:  07703 537 728
Chinatown Sunday Street Market
Sunday, 13th February 2005, 12 noon - 4pm. 
Nelson Street (by the Ceremonial Archway)
Many stalls including: Arts & Crafts, quality clothing & sportswear, oriental Fancy Goods, international Foods, Chinese music and much more!! Join in with the atmosphere at the Chinatown Sunday Market and then enjoy a fine meal at one of the excellent restaurants. A great day out at Liverpool's famous tourist attraction!
Contact: Brian Wong, Liverpool Chinatown Business Association on 0151 709 3221 and Mobile: 07703 53 77 28
Chinatown New Year Celebrations Karaoke Dinner
Wednesday, 9th Feb 2005, 7 pm
China Palace Buffet Restaurant, Berry St
Speical guest singers and Karaoke evening, dinner included
Ticket: £15 (Adult); £12 (Student); £8 (child under 13 age) 
Contact: Brian Wong, Liverpool Chinatown Business Association on 0151 709 3221 and Mobile: 07703 53 77 28
Merseyside Tai Chi Demonstration
Saturday 12th Feb 2005, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Nelson Street (outside the See Yep Chinese Association). This form of Chinese physical exercise can profoundly increase the flow of energy through your body which could result in improvement to your health. 
Contact:	Mr Kenny Tam    	Mobile: 07973 637 580
               	Mr Liu     		Tel.: 0151 233 8833

2005 Chinese Horoscope and Feng Shui Talk
Monday, 7th February 2005, 6 pm, £3 admission at the door or in advance from LCBA & Hondo Co. Ltd
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Mount St., L1 9HF.
 Tel: 0151 330 3000
Please use the entrance at Pilgrim St. / Upp. Duke St.; car park available at Upp. Duke St. License bar is open. 'Chinese Horoscope and Feng Shui In The Year of the Rooster' by the nationally acclaimed Feng Shui Master Man Ho Kwok. 
For further information please contact
LCBA Office on  0151 709 3221; 07703 537728

Cultural and Artistic Events in 
The Wah Sing Chinese Community Centre
Sunday, 13th February 2005, 1.15 pm to 4.00 pm 
Duke Street, Liverpool.T & F: 0151 709 9842
Admission free.
* Traditional Chinese Musical Performance
* Traditional Chinese Dance Performance
* Modern Social Dance
* Chinese New Year Card Competition
* The Wah Sing Chinese Student Singing
* Chinese Brush Calligraphy
* Lucky Draw
* Cantonese Play Performance
For further information: 
Mr. John Sung	07802 79 6616

Liverpool Chinese Gospel Church - Chinese New Year Celebration Program
11 Great George Sq. Liverpool L1 5DY
(Bottom of Nelson Street)
Tel: 0151-709 5050 (Rev. Daniel Ng & Rev. David Seiboth)
13th Feb.2004
11:00am  Chinese New Year Celebration Service
                (English, Cantonese & Mandarin)
 
2:30pm  Church Open Day with Refreshment.

St. James Community Centre
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th February, 12 noon - 3 pm; The ancient China is an agricultural country, the traditional festivals all revolving around sowing seeds and harvest. Spring Festival symbolizes the coming of Spring, it is a season to exhibit the nature is coming alive after a cold winter.
It is an appropriate time for Flowers and Bonsai exhibition. Besides various exhibitions, there is also Chinese music, tradition dance, Tai Chi and Cantonese opera performance. The exhibition is open to the general public and free of charge
Contact:	 Joan Deane 0151 708 5426              	Adrain 0151 708 7121              			Mr. Liu 0151 260 2888
The Impact of Licensing Act 2003 on Chinese Catering Industries 
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Wednesday,16th February
Wah Sing Chinese Community Centre, Duke Street
The new law requires all businesses which sell food and drinks after 11 pm to 5 am apply for a new license. The talk explains the impact of the new act and how you can apply for the new license.
£5 admissions
Contact: Brian Wong, Liverpool Chinatown Business Association on 0151 709 3221 and Mobile: 07703 53 77 28
Chinese Culture Open days at the Merseyside
Maritime Museum, Albert Dock and Liverpool Museum, William Brown Street
Saturday and Sunday, 26th & 27th February
For more details, please contact Carol White or Chrissy Partheni on 
T: 0151 478  4257; F: 0151 478 4227
Mr. Liu: 0151 260 2888
Liverpool Toxteth Community Library celebrates the Year of the Rooster
To celebrate the Year of Rooster, the library will display different types of Chinese books.  Welcome to all public to visit.  Library is open 7 days a weeks.  A daily opening hours is varying. T: 0151 709 7489; F: 0151 709 8142; 
E-mail: toxteth.library@liverpool.gov.uk
Wirral Chinese Association 2005 Chinese New Year Celebrations Programme
The Wirral Chinese Association will welcome the Year of the Rooster at Mei Mei Chinese Restaurant, 9-13 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 9DF12 noon- 3.30pm, on Sunday 20 February 2005Everyone is welcome. Ticket: ¢G22 per head (meal only)Celebration programmes include: Lion Dance, Money God, Chinese music and dance, Karaoke and raffle. Contact Colin Chee or Kathy Li on 0151 666 4547
 
National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside Celebrations of the Year of the Rooster
Tai Chi and Relaxation Demonstration and Workshops with Sifu Cathy Wu from the Wirral Chinese Association1pm, 2pm and 3pm Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th February 20051st Floor or the Ancient Galleries Liverpool Museum William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8ENContact Telephone Number: 478 4232

Chinese New Year Celebration -
The Year of the Rooster
Exhibition and Workshops
The Pagoda Chinese Community Centre
Henry Street Liverpool L1 5BU
Tel:  0151 233 8833
Fax:  0151 233 8839
The Pagoda is the home of the largest Chinese Youth Orchestra in Europe which has achieved international acclaim under the direction of Mr Liu.  The Pagoda opens its door and welcomes you to enjoy a series of Cultural events over the New Year period.  For school, colleges and group booking please ring in advance.
From Monday 7 February at 10:00am to 4:00pm daily
Exhibition of traditional Chinese New Year Calligraphy
Every Thursday at 10:00am and 2:00pm
Chinese Music Demonstrations (pre-booked for schools and groups only)
Tuesday 8 February at 10:00am to 12 noon
Tai Chi, Tai Chi Sword and Qi Gong demonstration
Tuesday 15 February and Wednesday 16 February, 
1:00pm -  4:00pm
New Year Celebration Badminton Friendly (Youth)
Friday 11 February at 10:00am and 2:00pm
Chinese Theatre make-up, Chinese paper cutting and a Chinese music demonstration
Saturday 12 February at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Chinese Youth Orchestra and folk dance group.  A rare chance to see Europe? largest Chinese orchestra in rehearsals.
Sunday 13 February at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Chinese Music and Dance performance in Pagoda
 
 

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