We've nearly made it through January and the year of the Tiger is just crying out to be marked.
Or roaring, should I say.
The Lunar New Year couldn't be coming at a better time - restrictions have largely eased, the country's hospitality sector is back up and running and we're all itching to get out. If you're looking for a way to celebrate in Dublin ahead of February 1st, here's a list of great events happening around the city.
Dumpling Parties, a Street Food Night Market and More with Asia Market
Asia Market are holding an incredible selection of events to celebrate the Chinese New Year, including dumpling parties, a duck banquet, cooking demos and loads more. Find out more about each event on their
WEBSITE.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYoVUg-Mq-I/
Lunar New Year inspired menu at the Guinness Storehouse
Guinness have teamed up with
Hakkahan in Stoneybatter to create a special menu to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The menu is available at the 1837 restaurant exclusively from Jan 23
rd until the end of February. Find out more
HERE.
Explore Ancient Canton with Good World Restaurant
Join Good World on George's Street for a special set menu of traditional Cantonese food accompanied by classical music for an authentic taste of the ancient Canton. Find out more about the event
HERE.
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Lunar New Year Community Celebration with Hill Street Family Resource Centre
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, North East Inner City’s Hill Street will be transformed into a Chinese Wonderland. The event is open to the public with activities and workshops suitable for all ages. Find out more about Hill Street FRC's celebration
HERE.
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Chinese New Year Celebration at UCD Confucius Institute
This family friendly, free event at UCD will feature vibrant lanterns and lights, traditional music instruments and dancing, musical fire flame show and more. Find out more
HERE.
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Lunar New Year and Dim Sum Tea with the Spice Bag Podcast
Award Winning Irish food podcast Spice Bags will host a special event during which they'll taste and explore a menu of Lunar New Year Dim Sum + Tea. Find out more and get yourself a ticket
HERE.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYpOZfvMuP9/
Get a Lunar New Year Tattoo
Why not go the whole hog and get inked up to celebrate the year of the Tiger? Check out these hand poked designs to mark the occasion by
Pokemothoin.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CY7g4Xqstd9/
Have we missed any events happening in Dublin to celebrate the Lunar New Year? Let us know and we'll add them to the list!
Header image via dublinlunarnewyear.ie
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