Inverness shopping centre to celebrate Chinese New Year as it welcomes Year of the Snake with lion dances and business blessings
Traditional lion dances and business blessings will take place in Inverness city centre tomorrow to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
The events are taking place in the Eastgate Shopping Centre to welcome the Year of the Snake.
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The celebrations will start at 11am with the traditional lion dance performed by Yee’s Hung Ga Kung Fu Academy in Inverness.
The lions, drawn to the red envelopes and green lettuce, will make their way through the shopping centre, blessing each business for prosperity in the year ahead.
The programme also includes a treasure hunt.
All funds raised this year will be donated to The Discovery College, based in the shopping centre, which is dedicated to helping individuals better understand well-being, mental health, and recovery.
Centre manager Chris Kershaw said “We are thrilled to bring the vibrant celebrations of Chinese New Year to Eastgate again in 2025 and raising funds for The Discovery College.
“On the back of last years fantastic celebrations, we look forward to welcoming everyone.”
Simon Hepple from Yee Hung expressed his enthusiasm.
“Performing the lion dance and bringing the blessings of the New Year to the businesses at Eastgate is a privilege,” he said.
“The lion dance is a symbol of good luck and prosperity, and we are excited to share this cultural tradition with the community in Inverness as well as raise funds for The Discovery College.”
Earlier this week, the Scottish Highlands, Islands and Moray Chinese Association (SHIMCA) welcomed in the year with music, dancing and a raffle.
