🦁Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Traditional Lion Dance at Oriental Mart

🦁 Whether you're familiar with Asian culture or discovering it for the first time, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.

🧧 Add the date to your calendar, bring friends and family, and join us for a burst of colour, culture and celebration.

🦁 What Is the Lion Dance — And Why Is It Performed?

The lion dance is one of the most recognisable and beloved traditions of Lunar New Year across China and many parts of Asia. Though often mistaken for a dragon, the lion is a symbol of:

• Good fortune

• Prosperity

• Protection against bad luck

• A joyful new beginning

The performance typically features two dancers inside an elaborately decorated lion costume, moving to the rhythm of drums, cymbals and gongs.

Every leap, blink and movement is designed to “wake” the lion spirit and invite luck and happiness into the community. And yes — the lion can be wonderfully cheeky, playful and expressive, which is what makes watching it such a delight!

✨ Why Lion Dance Matters Today

Modern lion dance is more than a cultural performance; it’s a celebration that brings people together.

For Asian communities in the UK, it’s a familiar reminder of home.

For others, it’s an opportunity to explore a beautiful tradition that has been passed down for hundreds of years.

At Oriental Mart, we’re excited to share this tradition with everyone — no matter your background or age.

✨ Event Details

🦁 Lion Dance Performance

📅 21 February 2026 (Saturday)

📍 Oriental Mart (12pm - Beeston | 1.45pm - City Centre)

Bring your cameras — the lion loves taking photos with visitors!

🎉 Join the Celebration — And Take Part!

To make the day even more festive, we’ll also have:

✨ New Year scratch cards

✨ Festive decorations

✨ Traditional Lunar New Year treats

Whether you're shopping for New Year essentials or simply want to enjoy the lively atmosphere, we welcome you to celebrate with us.

🧧 Ready for the New Year?

We want to know! Have you ever watched a lion dance before? What part do you enjoy most — the music, the movement, or the playful lion itself? Share your thoughts in the comments or tag us on social media @orientalmart.

🦁 See You on 21 February!

Add it to your calendar, invite your family, and join us for an unforgettable celebration of culture, tradition and joy. Let’s welcome the Lunar New Year with luck, energy and a roaring good start!