16 pictures full of colour and culture at the Chinese New Year celebrations in Craigavon Civic Centre

By Valerie Martin

Published 14th Feb 2024, 14:18 BST

Craigavon Civic Centre was full of colour for the Wah Hep Community Association’s annual Chinese New Year celebrations

Photographer Tony Hendron went along to capture some of the atmosphere of the night.

Yihui Song a member of the Weihong Chinese Dance Group pictured at the Chinese New Year celebrations at Craigavon Civic Centre. PT07-232.

1. Chinese New Year

Yihui Song a member of the Weihong Chinese Dance Group pictured at the Chinese New Year celebrations at Craigavon Civic Centre. PT07-232. Photo: Tony Hendron

The dragon dance which was enjoyed by guests at the Chinese New Year event in Craigavon Civic Centre on Monday. PT07-233.

2. Chinese New Year

The dragon dance which was enjoyed by guests at the Chinese New Year event in Craigavon Civic Centre on Monday. PT07-233. Photo: Tony Hendron

Indian dancers, Layla, left, and Mar Gada who enterained guests at the Wah Hep Chinese Community Association Lunar New Year celebrations at Craigavon Civic Centre on Monday night. PT07-228.

3. Chinese New Year

Indian dancers, Layla, left, and Mar Gada who enterained guests at the Wah Hep Chinese Community Association Lunar New Year celebrations at Craigavon Civic Centre on Monday night. PT07-228. Photo: Tony Hendron

The lion dance was one of the highlights of the Chinese New Year celebrations at Craigavon Civic Centre. PT07-229.

4. Chinese New Year

The lion dance was one of the highlights of the Chinese New Year celebrations at Craigavon Civic Centre. PT07-229. Photo: Tony Hendron