What a turnout for our 2020 Lantern Parade!
Thanks to all those who helped make it happen on the night.

Geoff J Mckay Photos of the Parade

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Thanks to all those who got involved in the Lantern Making workshops, it was great meeting you all.

As well as the public open workshops, we also held sessions with Manawatu Homeschoolers, English Language Partners, and a group of Japanese students visiting Palmerston North from Kyoto Sangyo University, in association with Massey University.

25th January 2020: Chinese New Year Celebrations
                        The Square, Palmerston North   11am - 2pm
   We'll be welcoming in the New Year with an activity decorating large Rat Lanterns, come and join us there.

Public Lantern Making workshops:
Sunday 2nd February  1pm - 5pm at Manawatu Chinese Association Hall at 98 Napier Road

Then at 106 King Street for the rest of the workshops:
Friday 14th   3pm - 8pm
Saturday 15th  11am - 4pm
Tuesday 18th  3pm - 8pm
Friday 21st  3pm - 8pm
Saturday 22nd  11am - 4pm
Sunday 23rd  11am - 4pm
Wednesday 26th 3pm - 7pm
Last session for finishing off only: Thurs 27th 4pm -6pm
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Please be aware that the Parade and workshops are much earlier this year, with Parade on Saturday 29th February 2020

Thanks to PNCC for continued Funding