In Liverpool, the Year of the Dog will be celebrated from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 February, with projections illuminating the Chinese Arch, the Black-E, and The Arch. They tell the story of the mythical Jingwei bird in a 12-minute show that will run on a loop on Friday and Saturday night from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and on Sunday night from 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
You can expect lanterns at Liverpool ONE, Exchange Flags, and the Bold Street thoroughfare, which will be illuminated with eight large lanterns plus red lasers shining from St Luke's Church's bell tower. There's also an Augmented Reality (AR) trail through key moments in Chinese cultural history in Liverpool.
On Sunday 18 February, the traditional celebrations will take place in Great George Square, including parades, market stalls, street performances, and family workshops.