Discover how Manchester’s Chinatown evolved in the 1980s and 1990s. This vibrant area is now a hub of culture and celebration, especially during the Chinese New Year festivities.
Manchester: This weekend, the city is alive with color for Chinese New Year. The celebrations kick off with red lanterns, music, and delicious food from vendors.
Chinese New Year was on January 29 this year. The fun starts on Saturday, February 1, and the dragon parade is on Sunday, February 2. It’s going to be a blast!
After World War Two, many Chinese immigrants moved to the UK. They settled in cities like Manchester, London, and Liverpool, bringing their culture with them.
Chinatown in Manchester really started to grow in the 1970s. It took over old cotton warehouses, turning them into vibrant businesses.
By the 1980s and 1990s, it became a well-known spot. Now, it’s the second largest Chinatown in the UK, right after London, and the third largest in Europe.
In 1987, they built a stunning paifang archway, a gift from China, along with beautiful Chinese gardens. It added so much charm to the area!
Today, Manchester’s Chinatown is famous for its amazing restaurants and shops. The Chinese New Year celebrations draw in thousands of visitors every year.
To celebrate this year, we dug into the archives for photos from the 1980s and 1990s. Some of these pictures were recently rediscovered, and they’re a real treat!
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