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The largest Chinese New Year celebration in Yorkshire returned to Sheffield this weekend as thousands of people gathered to celebrate the year of the fire horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city centre was decorated with red lanterns and gold bunting, as world champion lion dancers took the stage who came all the way from China to perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over two exciting days, there was a packed programme totalling 187 performers including martial arts demonstrations, arts and crafts and traditional dancing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual event was started in 2004 by Jerry Cheung, drawing thousands of people in every year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Cheung said: “This weekend is the heartbeat of the festival. It is about bringing the whole city together and sharing culture in the open air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“To see it grow into the largest Lunar New Year celebration in Yorkshire is something Sheffield can be proud of.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virginia Chu, a volunteer from Sheffield Chinese Christian Church shared Mr Cheung’s sense of pride. She said: “It’s really good to have the chance to tell people more about our customs and show them our happiness”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival has been bringing Chinese customs to Sheffield for over two decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The celebration is much bigger than last year. I really appreciate the international cultural integration, not only did Sheffield celebrate Christmas markets but now they are celebrating Chinese New Year,” said Chris Yung, an attendee of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The celebration rooted in Chinese and broader East Asian traditions, showcases the diversity and the community spirit of Sheffield.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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