Chinese New Year - Year of the Rat
Type:Special Events
Tel: +441772905427
Tel: +441772905427
Come and celebrate the year of the Rat with the Confucius Institute at the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library.
Running from 11am to 3:30pm, this is a fun-packed, family-friendly day with plenty of things to see and do.
From 1:30pm, you can have a go at Tai Chi. This a sequence of dynamic movements that combine soft and hard, with fast and slow actions, in a balanced and natural way that adheres to the philosophical Taoist principles of yin and yang from the "yijing" (Book of Changes). Contained within its framework are spiralling, twisting, and unique silk reeling energy movements, jumps, leaps and explosive energy releases.
From 2:45pm you can even try something new with an introduction to Shaolin Fist workshop from the Confucius Institute. Developed over 1500 years ago, Shaolin Kung Fu is a style of martial art which uses a broad range of self-defence techniques that rely on technique rather than physical strength.
Sorry, this event has passed
A great day out for all the family, the Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library is a…
Situated in the heart of Preston, Level is the largest entertainment complex in the city,…
Preston Market offers fantastic choice with the indoor and outdoor markets.
Preston Musical Comedy Society are one of the most highly regarded amateur musical…
Located on the high street, the Fishergate Shopping Centre is a bustling retail…
Explore 900 years of Lancashire's history and fascinating stories
Wacky World is Preston's first inflatable park boasts a massive 20,000 sqf of space, jam…
The Grade II* parks, a 5 minute walk from the city centre, boasts many fine features,…
Preston BMX track on London Road offers competition standard BMX facilities. The track is…
Preston North End are the city's football team located approximately a mile from the city…
Creating a community hub for those seeking fun, challenges and an incredible social…
Preston's largest open space with 4 bowling greens, space for 4 cricket matches played on…
If you are looking for a family friendly day out with lots of fun and laughs then this is…
Hurst Grange Park is located in the centre of Penwortham and covers some 15.5 hectares…
The Fired 4 U pottery painting studio welcomes everyone - families, friends and…