Wokingham will be celebrating the Lunar New Year by drawing performers, artists, and helpers from across the south of England to help us celebrate in style.  A great way to finish February Half Term in Wokingham.

The lion dance, one of the most important traditions at Chinese New Year, will be performed in the heart of the town alongside music, arts and crafts. In Chinese culture, the lion symbolizes power, wisdom, and superiority. Their presence reported to bring good fortune and chase away evil spirits.

Timings for the day are:

• 12 noon and 2pm: We’ll be joined by the Pak-Mei UK Lion Dance Troupe at midday when they’ll be performing the renowned and spectacular Lion Dance (Performance lasts around 20 minutes)
• More information on performances and timings to come.

Throughout the day

• Reading Hongkongers CIC will be offering activities with the theme of Lunar New Year and games related to Hong Kong and British Culture
• Wokingham Baptist Church will be offering traditional crafts and activities relating to the New Year
• ‘morearts.’ will be making dragon puppets as 2024 is the year of the Dragon.

Street food including both sweet and savoury offerings will be available to purchase from:

• Krua Koson – Thai Food
• Uncle E ltd – Hong Kong style cakes – Pineapple cake, Wife Cake, Cashew biscuits, Dim Sum
• Family Kitchen – Hong Kong cuisine
• Jeong Cook – Authentic Korean Food

Watch out for more traders being added.

Getting to the event

Wokingham Market Place (RG40 1AS) is approximately a 8 minute walk from Wokingham Railway Station and a 3 minute walk from the Bus stops on Broad Street.

From Reading

Trains to Wokingham commonly leave from platform’s 4, 5 and 6.

Bus services: Reading Buses route 4 (do check Sunday running)

Car Parking

The nearest local car parks are:
Cockpit Path Car Park
Denmark Street Car Park
Rose Street Car Park

Many others are within 10 minutes walking distance.

For more information on car parking please visit: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/parking-and-transport/parking-and-permits/find-a-car-park/