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February events
Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year is the oldest and most honoured festival in China. Also known as the Spring Festival, it's
origins are so old they can not be traced with any certainty.
The festival celebrates the earth coming back to life, and the start of ploughing and sowing.
In the past, feudal rulers of dynasties placed significant importance on this occasion, and great ceremonies
performed to usher in the season.
Like all Chinese festivals, the date of the New Year is determined by the lunar and solar calendar rather than the
Western (Gregorian) calendar, so the date of the celebrations varies from late January to mid February.
Surrounded by traditions and customs, the celebrations of the Chinese New Year vary, the intrinsic message
always been one of peace and happiness for family and friends.
Each year the Huddersfield Chinese Community Centre organise a celebration inviting members from all communities
to join a colourful and often spectacular celebration.
Mrs Sunderland Music Competition
A renowned music competition held in Huddersfield and named in tribute to the great Yorkshire soprano Susan
Sunderland.
From modest beginnings in 1889, the festival has vastly expanded so that it now spans nine days.
Imbolc Fire Festival
A spectacular fire show celebrating the end of winter. The Imbolc is an annual celebration marking the time when
the Earth begins to wake-up after its winter sleep.
Held in the Colne Valley. Imbolc literally meaning 'Ewe' Milk' is a 2000 year old Celtic Festival, and a marks
the first signs of spring.
Featuring a firelit procession along the Calder canal, with a fire 'circus' accompanied by music and often a
short drama. The celebration closes with a fantastic firework finale.
Free admission.
Community workshops in Marsden will be held in the run up to this event.
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