Lunar New Year festival celebrated in Jersey

The government said the celebration was a success when it was held for the first time in Jersey in 2023

A two-week celebration for the Lunar New Year will take place in Jersey.

The event is celebrated in East Asian communities across the world, with 2024 bringing the Year of the Dragon.

The government said the celebration, also known as Chinese New Year and Spring Festival, was a success when it was held for the first time in 2023.

An opening ceremony will take place at 12:00 GMT on Sunday, with Halkett Street closed from 12:00 until 15:00 GMT for a dragon dance performance.

Deputy Kirsten Morel, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development, said the events would bring communities together.

He said: "I'm delighted that for a second year running we have the opportunity to join our island's Asian community in celebrating Lunar New Year with people around the world.

"This year we are building on the success of last year's inaugural Jersey Lunar New Year Festival with a bigger programme of exciting events, performances and food offerings for islanders of all ages to enjoy."

The Year of the Dragon symbolises prosperity, luck, hope and opportunity.

Across the two weeks, islanders can attend a Pu'er Tea experience at the Jersey Museum, see a live art installation at Queen Street and enjoy an Asian food market at the Central Market.