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Multrees Walk celebrates Lunar New Year in style

Luxury gifts for the Year of the Dragon

The Chinese New Year is celebrated by cultures across the globe and this year retailers in Multrees Walk Edinburgh are inviting shoppers to celebrate The Year of the Dragon in style.

The Lunar New Year is a time for joy and celebration and is also an opportunity for many to buy gifts that represent good fortune and blessings.

A symbol of good luck, strength and prosperity, the dragon represents a hopeful year ahead. From beautifully designed dragon motifs to an abundance of red – a colour that represents luck, joy, and happiness in Chinese culture – Multrees Walk has curated a Lunar New Year gift guide to help celebrate the Chinese New Year.

The dragon motif has been adopted by several fashion brands to help bring in the Year of the Dragon in style:

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton will host an in-store event on Thursday 8th February between 12-6pm. Throughout the day, a calligrapher will illustrate a collection of stylish gift cards and there will be a selection of tea and sweet treats to enjoy.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols Edinburgh welcomes Scotland’s leading Palmist Kalem Turner for a day of astrology and tarot card reading on Saturday 10th February. Kalem will be hosting 1:1 appointments within the private, luxury surrounds of the Private Shopping suite at Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh.

Intricate dragon designs are commemorated on Limited edition Laura Mercier festive products to welcome the Lunar New Year.

Red and gold envelopes will also be given away to customers who spend over £250 within the Beauty/Retail department or £100 within the Forth Floor Foodmarket between 9th – 12th February. These envelopes will present customers with good fortune and the potential for what the year lies ahead.

And, red and gold envelopes will also be within a funfair Claw Grabber Machine, where chances to win tokens are given to customers who spend over £250 within the Beauty/Retail department or £100 within the Forth Floor Foodmarket between 9th – 12th February. These envelopes will present customers with good fortune and the potential for what the year lies ahead.

Mulberry

This Chinese New Year, designer Mira Mikati refreshes a series of Mulberry styles with her bright and bold signature colour palettes in a collaboration that perfectly encapsulates the joyful spirit of the Year of the Dragon.

Strathberry

Taking inspiration from traditional Chinese paintings, that depict the dragon in its most mesmerising form, Strathberry is delighted to release an exclusive, limited-edition collection, celebrating the Year of Dragon with a vibrant floral motif.

–          Cardholder – £95

–          Silk Skinny Scarf – £75

Strathberry customers are also invited to celebrate Chinese New Year by experiencing the art of Chinese calligraphy which is taking place in store on Saturday 3rd February.

Customers will also receive a Strathberry bespoke Red Envelope Set for the year of Dragon, which symbolises good luck and prosperity for the forthcoming year.

Johnstons of Elgin

Johnstons of Elgin have introduced a Limited Edition Cashmere Scarf, celebrating The Year of the Dragon. Made with the softest Cashmere yarn, this generously sized scarf features an embroidered image of a dragon, symbolising health, luck and strength in Chinese culture. Available in muted camel and light grey shades.

Michael Kors Edinburgh

Book a private stylist between 4th – 10th February to explore the new collection and receive a complimentary glass of prosecco. Customers that spend £100 or more will also receive a special gift with their purchase to celebrate Chinese New Year.

The Whisky Shop

The Whisky Shop in Multrees Walk introduces the Lunar Year with Johnnie Walker Blue Label’s spectacularly sweet and fruity limited-edition release. This is their latest addition to their yearly Lunar New Year Series.

Multrees Walk will join Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG) as part of the Edinburgh Chinese New Year Festival, which is the largest celebration of its kind in Scotland and runs from 3rd  – 13th February 2024.

For further information on when and what the Multrees Walk retailers have to offer, please visit www.multreeswalk.co.uk/whats-happening/

St James Quarter celebrates Chinese New Year with Lion Dance procession and gift voucher giveaways

It’s the Year of the Rabbit and as people in Edinburgh prepare to celebrate Chinese New Year, St James Quarter has unveiled its exciting line up of celebrations taking place this weekend.  

On Saturday 21st January, St James Quarter will play host to a range of Chinese New Year-themed activities including a traditional Lion Dance procession, on Register Square in an eye-catching and colourful display.

Performed by the talented team at Yee’s Hung Ga Kung Fu Edinburgh, the Lion Dance is commonly performed during Chinese New Year to bring good luck and guests will be able to enjoy two performances throughout the day at 12pm and 1pm. 

St James Quarter will also be taking part in the traditional act of gift giving that is associated with Chinese New Year. Lucky shoppers will have the chance to get their hands on a limited number of red envelopes including gift cards – symbolising good wishes and luck for the year ahead. These will be handed out by the Guest Services team on Level 1 between 12 – 4pm and can be redeemed at retailers within the Quarter. 

John Lewis will be inviting guests to learn the intricate art of Chinese calligraphy and create their own red banner for Lunar New Year on Level 1 of its store from 2pm, and brands including Charlotte Tilbury (located within H Beauty), LEGO, L’Occitane and Coach, will be showcasing Chinese New Year inspired limited-edition items.

If you’re looking to celebrate by indulging in traditional Asian cuisine, Thai Express Kitchen will be offering 20% off food from 20th – 27th January. 

Nick Peel, Managing Director at St James Quarter, said: “Edinburgh is the multicultural hub for Scotland, and Chinese New Year is a great opportunity to experience the different cultures and traditions that we have here in the city. 

“We hope that as many of our guests as possible will get involved in the exciting Chinese New Year activities we have planned at St James Quarter on Saturday, and we look forward to welcoming guests to The Quarter to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with us”. 

For more information on the Chinese New Year celebrations at St James Quarter please visit: https://stjamesquarter.com/event/chinese-new-year 

Xin nian kuai le! Gung hey fat choy!!

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Foreign Secretary Philp Hammond wish everyone celebrating Chinese New Year a great New Year and successful Year of the Sheep

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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said:

“I want to wish everyone celebrating – in the UK’s Chinese communities, as well as in China, Hong Kong and around the world – a Happy Chinese New Year.

“2015 marks the Year of the Sheep and, with some of the world’s largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia on offer, hundreds of thousands of people will be joining in the joyful festivities taking place across the UK.

“The Chinese sign of the Sheep represents peace, strength, creativity, endurance and enterprise – positive values to which we should all aspire to live our lives by, as we strive to build a stronger economy and fairer society together.

“The contribution Britain’s Chinese communities make towards helping us achieve this ambition is immeasurable: working hard, caring for their families, supporting their local communities and taking an increasing lead in every area of public life.

“Together, we can achieve the fairer, more peaceful and prosperous future we want. So, once again, let me wish everyone the very best for a great New Year and successful Year of the Sheep.

“Xin nian kuai le! Gung hey fat choy!!

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Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond also sends his good wishes:

“I would like to wish a very happy Lunar New Year to those celebrating around the globe, in countries all across the Asia-Pacific region, and of course to communities in the UK, and elsewhere.

“As we celebrate the arrival of the New Year, we should also remember our achievements in the Year of the Horse. The UK enjoys strong relations with countries across the Asia-Pacific region, and our relationships with these countries go well beyond our important diplomatic ties and strengthening trade links.

“In 2014, we worked together to tackle numerous global challenges, improved policy cooperation in areas such as energy, low carbon, science and innovation, healthcare and sustainable development, and supported each other in the prevention of conflict in fragile states.

“In the spirit of the Year of the Sheep with its connection to strong social relationships and teamwork, I also look forward to seeing our friendships grow even closer in 2015. I hope that more visitors, tourists, students and businesspeople will be encouraged to travel between our countries. More connections will lead to a deeper cultural understanding and respect between our countries, and I look forward to our friendship continuing to deepen over the coming year.

“I hope that – wherever you may be – you enjoy the celebrations with your family and friends, and I wish you a successful, peaceful and prosperous Year of the Sheep!”

And so say all of us!