City explodes with colour for Chinese New Year extravaganza

Parades, dances and shows took place to celebrate the tradition and culture of China over the weekend.

Hundreds of people gathered to watch parades and Kung Fu demonstrations by the UK Shaolin Temple at Gunwharf Quays shopping centre.

Dancing at Chinese New Year celebrations at Gunwharf Quays   
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Dancing at Chinese New Year celebrations at Gunwharf Quays PICTURE: Duncan Shepherd

On Sunday the Portsmouth Guildhall hosted the Portsmouth Chinese Association’s annual New Year celebrations.

Here’s a selection of some of the best images from the weekend.

The dragon arrives at Gunwharf 
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The dragon arrives at Gunwharf PICTURE: Duncan Shepherd

Pictures by Duncan Shepherd and Keith Woodland. To buy copies call photosales on 0330 123 0203 quoting the reference number.

Children learn Kung Fu skills at 
Gunwharf Quays 
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Children learn Kung Fu skills at Gunwharf Quays PICTURE: Duncan Shepherd
A traditional Chinese lion dance at Guildhall Picture: Keith Woodlandplaceholder image
A traditional Chinese lion dance at Guildhall Picture: Keith Woodland
The Bournemouth Chinese Art and Culture Troupe perform The Feeling of Haizhou   Picture: Keith Woodlandplaceholder image
The Bournemouth Chinese Art and Culture Troupe perform The Feeling of Haizhou Picture: Keith Woodland
Members of the UK Shaolin Temple gave demonstrations of Kung Fu     Picture: Keith Woodlandplaceholder image
Members of the UK Shaolin Temple gave demonstrations of Kung Fu Picture: Keith Woodland
The Bournemouth Chinese Art and Culture Troupe   Picture: Keith Woodlandplaceholder image
The Bournemouth Chinese Art and Culture Troupe Picture: Keith Woodland
A Qipao Fashion Show. Cheongsam is a body-hugging one-piece Chinese dress for women, also known as Qipao.

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A Qipao Fashion Show. Cheongsam is a body-hugging one-piece Chinese dress for women, also known as Qipao. Picture: Keith Woodland
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