The idea
Celebrate the richness of Chinese culture at the Lancaster Chinese New Year festival, a vibrant event by Popber Lancaster CIC. This community-driven celebration promotes diversity, cultural exchange, and well-being in Lancaster.
The city center comes alive with stunning lantern decorations, immersive workshops, captivating lion and dragon parades, traditional performances, and professional theater shows. Join us in creating cherished memories and fostering community unity.
With the support of the fundings, we aim to enhance the festival's impact. Your contribution will enable logistical arrangements, artist fees, venue preparations, marketing efforts, and an overall enhanced festival experience.
Together, we can make Lancaster a cultural hub, celebrating diversity and cultivating a vibrant community. Embrace the beauty of Chinese culture, forge connections, and join us in making the Lancaster Chinese New Year festival an unforgettable celebration.
What we'll deliver
- Hanging over 500 Chinese lanterns in the city center
- Lions and Dragon parade
- At lease 3 cultural workshops
- 10 traditional Chinese performances in the city center
- co-hosting exhibition with Museum
- National level Chinese performances in Lancaster
- More activities for children
Why it's a great idea
The Lancaster Chinese New Year festival fosters cultural understanding, celebrates diversity, and promotes community cohesion. Attendees immerse themselves in Chinese traditions, enhancing cultural appreciation and inclusivity.
The event also stimulates economic growth, supports local businesses, and boosts tourism. Moreover, it strengthens social fabric, encouraging dialogue, mutual respect, and cross-cultural connections. Through workshops and performances, the festival enhances individual well-being, uplifts spirits, and fosters community connections.
It serves as a platform for local artists, contributing to their growth. In summary, the festival brings cultural enrichment, economic stimulation, social unity, and individual well-being while embracing cultural understanding and diversity in Lancaster.
Steps to get it done
- Research, consult, schedule acts and performances
- Plan for the the new elements and workshops
- Communicate with museum for the exhibition
- Design for the Theatre and carnival program
- Review and where necessary update risk assessments and safeguarding & accessibility policies
- Launch event marketing campaign across radio, print, digital and flyers
- Hanging lanterns and blessings over the city center
- Free Chinese decorations for businesses in Lancaster
- Festival week -events in city center, Theatre and museum
- Project evaluation and learning for the future
