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25 January 2012 12:05
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Lions on Steep Hill!
Chinese New Year will be celebrated in style on Britain’s Greatest Street next week.
A traditional Chinese lion dance and firecrackers will fill Steep Hill in Lincoln with colour and festivities at 12pm on Tuesday 31st January.
The event, which has been organised by the City of Lincoln Council and Lincoln BIG, marks the official start of Steep Hill’s year of celebration after being given the Great Street Award 2012 by the Academy of Urbanism. Chinese lanterns will glow above the street and passers by will be given ‘good luck’ money.
Councillor Neil Murray, Portfolio Holder for Planning Policy and Economic Regeneration at the City of Lincoln Council, said: “We were incredibly pleased, but not surprised that Steep Hill was given the Great Street Award 2012, as it is so full of character and has so much going on.
"We want to harness the enthusiasm that this award has brought to Steep Hill and its surrounding area, and look forward to a number of events and initiatives that will really boost it. I hope our Chinese New Year celebration will draw people to Steep Hill to for a fun and exciting experience.”
Matt Corrigan, Chief Executive of Lincoln BIG, said: “Steep Hill plays an important role in Lincoln as the link between the city’s historic Cathedral Quarter and the High Street . It is also home to more than 50 small independent retail businesses, pubs cafes bars and restaurants employing more than 250 people.
“There are a lot of great events planned for the year ahead but what better way to start these off than a new year celebration?”
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