People with different backgrounds at all ages joined the cultural themed workshops including Carol Edwards, Mayor of Morley (second from the right); Mark Sewards, Local MP (in the middle); and Jim Aveyard, Local Councillor (first from the left).placeholder image
People with different backgrounds at all ages joined the cultural themed workshops including Carol Edwards, Mayor of Morley (second from the right); Mark Sewards, Local MP (in the middle); and Jim Aveyard, Local Councillor (first from the left).

A Festive Community Story

By Vivian Yeung
Contributor
Published 2nd Mar 2026, 18:18 BST
Updated 5th Mar 2026, 09:52 BST

The year of the horse galloped into Morley, Leeds to celebrate Lantern Festival of the Chinese New Year at the wonderful Crank Studios on 1st March (Sunday). Over 250 people with different backgrounds at all ages joined this first of its kind in Morley.

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Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar (3rd March this year), marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. This festival also symbolizes family reunions and the hope for a prosperous year ahead. It is a time for families to come together, enjoy colorful lanterns, and eat sweet glutinous rice dumplings that symbolize reunion.

Organised by the Lazy Cover Art Studio and supported by Morley Town Council, That Morley Mag, Leeds-List, Crank Studios, and https://www.paulabraham.info, this event was a runaway success with the Mayor of Morley (Carol Edwards), Local Councillors (Helen Irving / Jim Aveyard), and Local MP (Mark Sewards) enjoying the friendly warm atmosphere and taking part in some of the many varied workshops.

Apart from the workshops, there were stalls for foods and crafts run by Hong Kong people. It was a memorable and magical day filled with joy and creativity.

Everyone is happy with own masterpiece.

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Everyone is happy with own masterpiece. Photo: Submitted

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Event participants explored a wonderful cultural experience and take home their own masterpieces to celebrate the Lantern Festival of the Year of the Horse.

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Event participants explored a wonderful cultural experience and take home their own masterpieces to celebrate the Lantern Festival of the Year of the Horse. Photo: Submitted

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