CHINESE New Year celebrations will take place this weekend, hosted by the Worcestershire Chinese Association.

Frankie Tsang, chairman of the association said: "Everyone is welcome, it will be a happy and joyful event to welcome the year of the pig."

There will be fireworks to begin the celebration followed by a traditional Chinese lion dance. There will also be a Kung Fu demonstration and Chinese children will perform poetry and songs. Traditional Chinese music will be played. Mr Tsang will do a speech followed by the Mayor of Worcester Cllr Jabba Riaz. The day will end with a raffle.

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The event is free and takes place on Sunday, February 17 at the Guildhall at 12pm until 3:30pm.

Happy new year in Chinese is 'Xīn nián kuài lè.'