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Birmingham's Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Sunday 13 February, at the Arcadian Centre, Hurst Street in Birmingham's Chinese Quarter. The Year of the Rooster will be welcomed with an exciting afternoon of entertainment including the Dragon Dance, music and martial arts demonstrations.

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Councillor John Alden, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Sport and Culture said: "This afternoon of free family entertainment gives a chance for everyone to come together and celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year. The event is part of a year long calendar of community events supported by Birmingham City Council."

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The sound of firecrackers and the Dragon Dance will start the celebration atΜύ 1pm. The programme includes Chinese Karaoke, traditional and contemporary dance, Chinese Opera, a fashion show, rope skipping and martial arts demonstrations.

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Chinese New Year Programme

• 1.00pm Dragon Dance and Firecrackers
• 1.25pm Speeches
• 1.35pm Chinese Karaoke (Birmingham Chinese Society Karaoke Club)
• 1.45pm Children Zodiac Dance (Overseas Chinese Association School)
• 2.00pm Pak Ming Cantonese Opera
• 2.15pm Dragon Dance on Stage
• 2.30pm Children's Dance (Birmingham Chinese School)
• 2.40pm Fashion Show (Birmingham Chinese Women's Association)
• 2.55pm Chinese Karaoke Performance (Josephine Thai)
• 3.05pm Rope Skippers
• 3.20pm Chinese Culture Dance
• 3.25pm Martial Arts Demonstration
• 3.35pm Hit Pop Street Dance
• 3.40pm Dragon Dance & Firecrackers
• 4.00pm End