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Chinese Association of Southampton<\/h3>\n

Chinese New Year Celebration “Year of the Dragon: Prosperity and Joy”<\/h5>\n
A Grand Chinese New Year Celebration in Southern England<\/h5>\n
To be held on the First Day of the Dragon Year<\/h5>\n

10 February 2024<\/h3>\n

Southampton Guildhall Square and Westquay Southampton!<\/h5>\n

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For sponsorship inquiries or to sign up to join the celebration preparation team, parade team, volunteers, and more, please contact the Chinese Association of Southampton (CAS) at cny@southamptonchinese.org.uk<\/a>.<\/h4>\n

CAS has been hosting large-scale Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations since 2000, and it is about to enter its 24th year. The CNY event has become one of the most prominent featured events on the official calendar of Southampton City Council.<\/p>\n

On the day of the celebration each year, Southampton witnesses mesmerizing dragon and lion dances, various splendid Chinese cultural performances, and a strong festive atmosphere. The Mayor and distinguished guests would join the celebration together with tens of thousands of local residents and visitors from across the South of UK. Everyone is welcome to enjoy lion and dragon dances, watch indoor and outdoor performances, and actively participate in interactive programs, getting a close experience of the unique charm of Chinese New Year.<\/p>\n

In addition, major UK mainstream media outlets such as the BBC, ITV, Daily Echo, as well as Chinese media like the European Times and Chinese Headlines, would actively participate in reporting this CNY event. They pay special attention to the various outstanding performances. This event combines high-profile official support and extensive media attention, making it the best platform for the dissemination and promotion of Chinese culture with far-reaching influence.<\/p>\n

For the 2024 CNY, the CAS Arts Group, along with Chinese art organizations from around the UK and art groups with Asian cultural backgrounds, will present a diverse and colorful artistic feast. We look forward to offering you a spectacular performance!<\/p>\n

Chinese New Year Celebration Performance Recruitment<\/h4>\n

CAS sincerely invites artists, art groups from various UK communities, students studying in the UK, and Chinese institutions to participate and contribute excellent cultural programs to our celebration. If you have outstanding programs and talents, and you aspire to shine on the grand CNY stage in Southern England, CAS will provide you with the most splendid stage in Southampton!<\/p>\n

Application Deadline for Performances: 20 November 2023, 8:00 PM (Please be sure to send in formal videos with performing costumes for evaluation). The results of the performance review will be notified to the teams in early January 2024. For the best results, it is recommended to record videos in landscape mode and send video files via WeTransfer to the program team’s email: cny@southamptonchinese.org.uk<\/a> (please specify the team name and program name in the email subject). Each team can submit a maximum of three program applications.<\/p>\n

Chinese New Year Celebration Volunteer Recruitment<\/h4>\n

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate, and responsible volunteers to participate in the CNY celebration. If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and relevant materials to CAS email address: cny@southamptonchinese.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Register to attend the Celebration<\/h4>\n

If you are interested in attending the celebration event, please register at this link<\/a>. This will help us to know the number of participants and make it easier for us to provide the latest information to everyone. Please note that the seats in the Westquay area are reserved for VIPs and performers.<\/p>\n

News Coverage for CNY 2024:<\/h4>\n
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