In 2006 Nam Yang Pugilistic Association perform at Lakeside Village, Doncaster to celebrate the Chinese New Year. David Parker (10) of Dunsville & William Cowan (6) of Barnby Dun.In 2006 Nam Yang Pugilistic Association perform at Lakeside Village, Doncaster to celebrate the Chinese New Year. David Parker (10) of Dunsville & William Cowan (6) of Barnby Dun.
In 2006 Nam Yang Pugilistic Association perform at Lakeside Village, Doncaster to celebrate the Chinese New Year. David Parker (10) of Dunsville & William Cowan (6) of Barnby Dun.

Here's who was celebrating Chinese New Year in Doncaster in the early 2000s

Chinese New Year falls on January 25 and this year is the Year of the Rat.
By Lucy Ball
Published 21st Jan 2020, 11:27 BST
Updated 21st Jan 2020, 13:39 BST

To mark the occasion we have dug out some pictures of celebrations from years gone by across the city.

Will you be watching the festivities again this year and who can you recognise in the photo gallery?

The Doncaster Chinese Assoc held its New Year Ce lebrations at the Civic Theatre, were outside a dance by Chinese Dragons & Fireworks started of the Spectacular watched by the Civic Mayor of Doncaster Clr John Quinn with his wife the Mayoress Ella in 2003

5. Civic Theatre celebrations

The Doncaster Chinese Assoc held its New Year Ce lebrations at the Civic Theatre, were outside a dance by Chinese Dragons & Fireworks started of the Spectacular watched by the Civic Mayor of Doncaster Clr John Quinn with his wife the Mayoress Ella in 2003 Photo: Steve Ellis (Staff)

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The Doncaster Chinese Assoc held its New Year Celebrations at the Civic Theatre, where outside a dance by Chinese Dragons & Fireworks started of the Spectacular in 2003

6. Double the dragons

The Doncaster Chinese Assoc held its New Year Celebrations at the Civic Theatre, where outside a dance by Chinese Dragons & Fireworks started of the Spectacular in 2003 Photo: Steve Ellis (Staff)

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A dragon dance performed in the market place by Doncaster Chinese Society, marks the Chinese New Year in 2006

7. Dancign for the crowds

A dragon dance performed in the market place by Doncaster Chinese Society, marks the Chinese New Year in 2006 Photo: JPI Media

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L-R Jai Savage, two, and brother Joshua, four, enjoy chinese food as Doncaster Deaf Club celebrated Chinese New Year in 2006

8. Big smiles

L-R Jai Savage, two, and brother Joshua, four, enjoy chinese food as Doncaster Deaf Club celebrated Chinese New Year in 2006 Photo: JPI Media

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