Perth & Kinross

PICTURES: Crowds thrilled as Chinese New Year celebrations return to Perth

By Ben MacDonald

January 22 2023, 6:15pm

January 22 2023, 6:15pm

Chinese New Year returned to Perth. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Hundreds took to Perth’s town centre on Sunday to help celebrate Chinese New Year.

The celebrations returned following a two-year absence with Chinese lions, the Rhythm Wave band and other entertainers taking part in a colourful parade.

The Perth Chinese Association parade started at the council’s High Street offices, making its way to Kinnoull Street and then on to Mill Street to join the official celebrations.

Spectators were treated to traditional Chinese singing and dancing during the event, welcoming the year of the rabbit.

Craft stalls, puppet theatre, funfair rides and circus skills with Adventure Circus were also in place to keep those in attendance entertained.

Our photographer Kenny Smith was on hand to capture the best moments from the event.

The parade leaves from City Chambers down the high street to Mill street. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Hundreds came out for the Chinese New Year celebrations in Perth following a 2 year break due to the Covid pandemic. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

The crowd were enjoying the show. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Spectators of all ages were seen having a good time. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Some youngsters also dressed up for the occasion. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Colour and music filled the streets of Perth. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

People were happy to be out celebrating the year of the rabbit. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Dignitaries hand out fortune cookies to the gathered crowds. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Perth Chinese Association made sure everyone was entertained. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Individuals were taking photos as the parade made its return. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

The Chinese lions made their way through the town. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Young onlookers watch the parade as it made its way from City Chambers down the high street. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Spectators were treated to traditional Chinese singing and dancing during the event. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

A child is seen wearing their own dragon hat. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Spectators were snapping photos as the parade passed them. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

People gathered on the High Street. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Children wave as the parade goes by. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Perth Chinese Association gather on the stage. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Two performers put on a show for the public. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Perth City Centre councillor Andrew Parrott addresses the crowd gathered at Mill Street. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

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