By james art 
Tomorrow (Wednesday, January 29) We welcome The year of the snake in Birmingham. While the big Chinese New Year holidays will not happen until the weekend – read more about it here – you can still expect a flame of color to dance on the streets of Birmingham.
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, which marks the beginning of the lunar calendar, the Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee compiled a Traditionally Chinese dancing for lion dancing downtown. You will be treated with vigorous performance which symbolizes blessings, power and wisdom while protecting against evil spiritsS
The tour will Start at the Birmingham House House Where the leader, CLR John Cotton and cabinet members will welcome the lion. He will then continue on the Colmore Row, through the business area, before traveling to Nechells to delight the students at St. Clement School, followed by a visit to the Wing Yip and Aston University supermarket.
James Wong, owner of Chung Ying Cantonese, said: “I’ve been organizing the Lion Dance tour for five years and I love to see the joy it brings to people’s faces. The living show always brings a smile to people of all ages and accompanied by the beating drums and the clashing nods, it is an experience that I believe everyone should experience. “
This celebration marks the arrival of the year of the snake, a A symbol of growth and renewalS It is believed that people born this year embody the traits of the wisdom of the snake of wisdom, intuition and charm. While your lucky ones include 2, 8 and 9 and your lucky ones are black, red and yellow.
Then the Birmingham celebrations for the New Year will continue around Chinatown over the weekend, with Main event occurs on Sunday, February 2 from 12 to 6pm – Expect more dancing to Leo and Dragon, Pom Pom 10ft Panda and a stunning finish of fireworks at 17.45. Throughout the weekend, enjoy street food, entertainment walks and market stalls.
Jeffrey Yap, chairman of the Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee, said: “The festival has become a hidden event on the region’s calendar. Last year, over 30,000 people visited Southside to enjoy traditional Chinese performances, K-POP and Delicious Street Food. The Chinese New Year is not complete without a visit to the Techenown and I am sure that this year’s festivities will be just as lively and loved. Kung Hei Fat Choy! “
Lion Dance Tour in Birmingham (Wednesday, January 29):
- 9 AM – Birmingham House House
- 9.30-10 h.-Colmore Row
- 10.30 – St. Klimenta School, NECHELLS
- 11/11.30 am – Wing Yip Supermarket
- 15.30 am – University of Aston