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In Pictures: Chinese New Year Launch at Queen's – Happy Year of the Rabbit! 兔年快乐！

On Tuesday 24 January a full attendance of 80 students and staff members attended the launch of the Chinese New Year celebrations at Queen's.

students, staff and local volunteers marking Chinese New Year 2023 outside Queen's Lanyon Building

Beginning with a Welcome and Food reception, the launch continued with the familiar and ever-popular vibrant Dragon Dance and Parade from the McClay Library to the Lanyon Building. The Dragon Dance was followed by an interactive cultural exhibition in the Junction cafe area in the Main Site Tower.

Thomas Smith, Language Centre, introducing CNY celebrations in the McClay Library

Queen's graduate playing guzheng

Liang Wang welcoming staff and students to Queen's CNY celebrations

students, staff and local volunteers gathered outside Queen's Lanyon Building, CNY celebrations 2023

Professor Margaret Topping welcoming staff and students to Queen's CNY celebrations

student or graduate performing classical Chinese dance at the CNY celebrations

staff member giving a talk at the CNY celebrations, McClay Library

Dragon Dance parade outside Lanyon South, QUB Chinese New Year celebrations 2023

Get involved and learn more

A range of culture talks on a variety of themes and topics on Chinese culture will continue over the celebration period. A 'Fun Time with Table Tennis' will take place on Saturday 4 February, for staff colleagues who would like to develop some new skills.

See the full programme of events and register here.

Happy Year of the Rabbit! 兔年快乐！

students, staff and local volunteers gathered outside the McClay Library, CNY celebrations 2023

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