Chinese New Year Lion Dancing
Creative Tourist
Catch the lion’s hourly dance display as this colourful Chinese New Year tradition plays out on Market Street near Boots.
Times: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Catch the lion’s hourly dance display as this colourful Chinese New Year tradition plays out on Market Street near Boots.
Times: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
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