Chinese New Year will be celebrated in Worcester this Sunday.

The traditional lion dance will be performed at The Hive this year - rather than outside the Guildhall.

The event will welcome the Year of the Tiger.

Organised by the Worcestershire Chinese Association, the celebrations will begin at 12pm.

Chairman Frankie Tsang said: “Our main aim is to promote our culture and for young children to understand what we do to celebrate the new year.

“Everyone is welcome, and it is free to attend.

“As an association we want to promote friendship and help Chinese people to integrate with the community of Worcester.”

The traditional lion dance will no doubt be the star of the show, but there is plenty more to be excited about.

Organised in partnership with the University of Worcester and Christopher Whitehead Language College, there will be songs, dramatic displays and violin performances throughout the afternoon.

Chinese New Year marks the start of the Lunar Year and involves a number of unique traditions.

Mr Tsang added: “It is one of the most important festivals back home.

“Normally a lot of people migrate for work and this is the only time when they get to see their family.

“Children dress up and relations give them money in a red packet.”

The Worcestershire Chinese Association have organised celebrations in the city for over 20 years, usually at the Guildhall.

However, this year the event will take place at The Hive, with Mr Tsang saying they wanted “to try something a bit different”.

Library manager at the hive, Stephanie Jones, said: “The Hive is thrilled to host the Chinese New Year celebrations this year in association with the International Office for the University of Worcester and the Worcester Chinese Association.

“There promises to be a range of festivities to enjoy including a Lion Dance, a singing performance, children’s activities and displays.

“It promises to be a wonderful event for all the family!”