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![]() ![]() The theme of the 2023 celebration was to promote inclusivity by bringing together families from different cultures and backgrounds together. Just for an afternoon, the Atrium Hall at the Netherhall School on Queen Edith's Way became a sea of red lanterns, stalls bursting with Chinese dishes, and of course, rabbits galore. ![]() Get more Local news from CambridgeshireLive straight to your inbox for free HERE.įestival organisers had said that they aimed to create a “Little China” in Cambridge for the year of the Rabbit, and they weren’t kidding. He added that the event was perhaps one of "the biggest" and “most popular” ones yet. Wei Sun, Chairman of the Chinese Community Centre, and one of the organisers of the event said he was “really surprised” by the number of local people who attended the event, saying that at points you could “hardly move”. The latter included a plethora of Chinese food and gift stalls. Ticketed Chinese song and dance performances began from 1.30pm and ended at 4.30pm, whilst the Temple Fair was free for all and kicked off at the earlier time of 11am. A Temple fair, a Chinese dragon dance, Peking Opera, and firecrackers, all under one roof - when it comes to Chinese New Year, Cambridge’s Chinese community aren’t used to half measures.įor the first time since before the pandemic, Cambridge’s popular Chinese New Year Celebrations returned to the Netherhall School. ![]()
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