Come and enjoy Maidstone’s Lunar New Year 2025 celebrations on Saturday 1 February as the dotting of the eye’s ceremony awakens the dazzling Chinese Lions in Jubilee Square at 12 noon, who will then playfully prowl the town centre.

In addition, hear authentic sounds from the SOAS musical ensemble playing traditional silk and bamboo music of the Shanghai tea houses along with beautiful music from the Chinese Opera. Enjoy classical folk dances from China and Korea performed by popular solo artist Zihan Liu.

The celebrations are being produced by Cohesion Plus working in partnership with Maidstone Borough Council, Kent Equality Cohesion Council and Maidstone Cultural Group and are supported by Arts Council England.

Gurvinder Sandher MBE DL the Artistic Director of Cohesion Plus commented “The Lunar New Year Celebrations in Maidstone are now well established and have developed into some of the biggest in Kent. This year we have put together another great programme for the community to enjoy from traditional dancing to music and the hugely popular dragons. There will be something for all ages to enjoy in and around Maidstone Town Centre. As ever we are grateful to all of our partners for their ongoing support”