Essential information
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Events and festivals
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| Date and times | Saturday 13 February 2027 | 10am-4pm |
| Prices | Free |
We welcomed in the Lunar New Year with a day of celebration, performances and activities at the National Maritime Museum in 2026.
There were family-friendly workshops, museum objects connected with south east Asia and fantastic live performances.
Please come back in 2027 to see what we have planned for the next Lunar New Year event!
To whet your appetite, enjoy this video showing the highlights of the Year of the Horse celebrations.
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The Lunar New Year Festival at the National Maritime Museum is supported by the School of Humanities Social Sciences at the University of Greenwich.
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