Chinese New Year of The Horse - Nelson Street

The dragon welcomes in the year of the horse in Liverpool's Chinatown. Europe's oldest Chinatown came alive last Sunday with the lion, dragon and unicorn dance accompanied by drums and the deafening explosion of firecrackers.

Dragon winds its way along Nelson Street in Liverpool's Chinatown

'Lion collects a red envelope from the Hoi Yin Association on Nelson street

Lion outside the See Yep Association, Nelson Street

Dragon Parades Down Berry Street

Lucky Man and Chldren On Nelson Street

Chinese fan dance at the Pagoda Community Centre, Liverpool

Martial Art Demonstration by Member of the Hung Gar Kung Fu Club, Liverpool

Lion Dancers from the Hung Gar Kung Fu club, Liverpool