The Trafford Centre welcomes the Year of the Tiger with the Shaolin Monks
CHINESE New Year kicks off in colour at The Trafford Centre, as it hosts a parade of acrobatics and authentic Chinese arts to mark the Year of the Tiger.
The Trafford Centre welcomes the Year of the Tiger Chinatown, The Orient Main Stage, The Bandstand - Saturday 13th Feb 2010 - 1pm until 3:30pm The Centre's giant food hall The Orient and the atmospheric Chinatown is the starting point for celebrations, which carry over onto the Main Stage. The famous Shaolin Monks will be demonstration their world-famous martial arts, and traditional contortion and blade acts are also lined up. Singing, dancing and magic will herald the Year of the Tiger, as the Northwest's Chinese community share the highlight of their cultural calendar with an audience of thousands. Manchester-based Chinese martial arts society Jin Long, led by champion martial artist Master Chen, are set to bring an authentic taste of Chinese culture to the main stage with a host of entertainment and crafts. Gordon McKinnon, director of operations, said: "Once again we welcome these talented artists to what has fast become one of our feature events. Every Chinese New Year we've learned to expect something new from the Chinese community. This year is no different with some fascinating martial arts and musical displays, and of course the traditional lion dance. "This is our opportunity to wish the historic Chinese community in Manchester a very happy new year, and join in with the splendour of the celebrations. The restaurants which serve Chinese food here are especially excited about the event, and anyone who wants a taste of China in a warm, safe place should head our way." The run-down of events is as follows: 1pm 1) Lion Dance 2) Jin Long Children’s Kung Fu Performance 3) Shaolin Monks Shield and Blade Sabre 4) Balancing and Folding Chairs 5) 8 Duan Jin and Hard Qigong – Break Iron Bar on Head 6) Unicycle juggling 7) Contortion and Rolling Lamp 8) Hard Qiqong – Throat against Double Spears BREAK FOR 15 MINUTES 9) Jin Long Kung Fu performance 10) Hard Qiqong – Break staff on body 11) Acrobat – Strength 12) Face changing 13) Flying needle through glass 14) Rolling plate 15) Shaolin Hard Qiqong – Breaking stone on Blade Sabre and Nail Bed 3:30pm ENDS Notes to Editors: Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, begins on 14th February 2010. It is the main Chinese festival of the year and it is not a religious event. Traditionally celebrations last for fifteen days, ending on the date of the full moon. In China the public holiday lasts for three days and this is the biggest celebration of the year. 2010 is the Chinese Year of the Tiger, while 2009 was the Year of the Ox. PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING: Chinese New Year is always a very visual event at The Trafford Centre, and we are happy to host film crews and press photographers.
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