Manchester celebrates Chinese New Year with vibrant parade for Year of the Snake

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Manchester is celebrating Chinese New Year with a large parade on Sunday, February 2. The event marks the start of the Year of the Snake and features a traditional dragon, acrobatic performances, dancers, and drummers. The parade begins at midday and will end in Chinatown. Thousands of people are expected to attend, creating a festive atmosphere in the city center. Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, officially occurred on January 29 but is celebrated for several weeks. Lunar New Year is a broader term that includes celebrations based on the lunar calendar.


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