We trawled the archives to see how Blackpool celebrated Chinese New Year in past times from children learning about the festival to full-blown celebrations with dragons, lanterns and great food. You might be pictured...
7. Memories of Chinese NY
Blackpool Chinese Community is celebrating Chinese New Year at the Hilton Hotel. 6 month old Olivia Allison with 'God of Wealth' Gordon Wan. | National World
8. Memories of Chinese NY
Blackpool Chinese Community Association New Year celebration at the Norbreck Castle Hotel. The Unicorn Dance to give thanks for the year coming to a close | National World
9. Memories of Chinese NY
The Chinese community of Blackpool held their New Year celebrations at the Norbreck Castle Hotel. As part of the Lion Dance, the lion eats a lettuce | National World
10. Memories of Chinese NY
Children at St. John's Parent and Toddler Group (St. John's Church, Blackpool) enjoying their Chinese New Year Party. Pictured is two year old James Aldous enjoying some spectactular success with the chopsticks | National World
11. Memories of Chinese NY
Chinese New Year celebrations at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool. The Liverpool Lion Dancers perform. | National World
12. Memories of Chinese NY
Blackpool Chinese Community Association New Year celebration at the Norbreck Castle Hotel. The Lion Dance to welcome the Year of the Monkey | National World