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  The Old Town Festival returned to Leicester with something for everyone from across time. Turns out you don't need a TARDIS to travel through time; you can do it at the Leicester Old Town Festival. Starting our journey through time with an Anglo-Saxon ship , Brendan the Bold , which, although seaworthy, is on the dry land of Jubilee Square. On deck, we see a lady weaving a traditional fishing net. Next up, we see the ​⁠‪@ VikingsofMiddleEngland ‬ demonstrating the often brutal combat techniques used in the era (these people are trained professional re-enactors; please do not attempt to copy). Moving forward in time, we follow ‪@lordthomasgreysregimentoff6873‬ ( Lord Thomas Grey’s Regiment of Foot ) marching past BBC Radio Leicester and Leicestershire’s oldest building , the Guildhall , through to the ​⁠ Where, after being dismissed, things take a turn for the fantastical with Dragons! outside the ​⁠‪@kriiivisitorcenter1485‬. The sound of bells signals the arrival of Leicester...

Experience the vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations in Leicester. Starting at De Montfort University with a traditional lion dance, followed by dragons created by Mr Cleaver’s Monsters gathering in the brightly yellow sunlit Jubilee Square. The parade then weaves it’s way along Leicester High Street, with dragons Cosmia, Cosmo, Brimstone and friends interacting with the crowds and passing the iconic clock tower before arriving at town hall square for the days culmination of a spectacular firework finale. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this annual celebration of Chinese culture. This event was delivered by Cosmopolitan Arts #ChineseNewYear #LeicesterCelebrations

A look at Chinese New Year celebrations in the city of Leicester. Celebrations start with a traditional lion dance performed on campus before moving to Jubilee Square, once in the square we meet two Dragons, a traditional chinese dragon and one created by Mr Cleavers Monsters (@mrcleaver9907) called Brimstone. The procession departs along the High Street occasionally stopping at points along the route to give businesses New Years greetings.  Continuing to the beat of the drum the procession reaches the clock tower and entertains the large crowd with dancing and interactions. The route through the city takes the dragons to the aptly named Green Dragon Square, where a spectacular finale of lights, fire dancers and a firework display from the roof of the Corn Exchange brings the days events to a colorful and exciting conclusion.  The event was delivered by Cosmopolitan Arts.