Places to celebrate the Lunar New Year 2024 in Dublin
Dublin is getting ready to party! This weekend, the city is celebrating Lunar New Year 2024 with a roar, welcoming the Year of the Dragon. Get ready for a vibrant mix of Asian and Irish culture, with delicious food, outstanding performances, fun activities, and traditions as old as time.
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Activities on the Lunar New Year 2024 in Dublin
The main party’s happening at Meeting House Square in Temple Bar on February 11th, Lunar New Year’s Day. Mark your calendars for this free event from noon until 6 pm – perfect for the whole family! Watch the incredible “Journey of the Dragons,” a collaboration between Lisette Krol, a champion of spectacles, and Lychee, a Vietnamese Irish DJ. See performers from China, Korea, Mongolia, and Taiwan showcase their talents.
Experience the power and grace of lion and dragon dances, learn some cool Tai Chi moves, and even help build a giant dragon head! Get creative with dragon drawings, have your face painted with your zodiac sign, and enjoy music from Chinese folk musicians and Mongolian performers.
Feeling peckish? Don’t worry! Seoul Kitchen and Bahay will be serving up delicious traditional food to tantalise your taste buds.
“This Lunar New Year festival is Dublin at its best – a vibrant mix of cultures coming together to celebrate,” says Lord Mayor Daithí de Róiste. “The Year of the Dragon represents strength, honour, and good values – perfect for starting a new year!”
Want more? Here’s what else is happening:
- The National Gallery has a special tour and workshop inspired by the famous “Saint George and the Dragon” painting.
- Hill Street is transforming into an “Asian Wonderland” with fun activities for everyone.
- Drury Street and Capel Street will buzz with Asian music, lion dances, and more!
So join us in Dublin as we celebrate the Year of the Dragon!
It’s a chance to experience different cultures, have fun, and maybe even learn a few new things. See you there!
