16 colourful photos marking the Chinese New Year celebrations in Portadown

By Valerie Martin

Published 24th Feb 2026, 13:55 GMT

Members of the Wah Hep Chinese Community Association gathered with friends and special guests at the Seagoe Hotel in Portadown on Monday evening to mark the Chinese New Year.

Photographer Tony Hendron dropped by to capture some of the atmosphere of this colourful annual event.

Posing happily at the Chinese New Year celebrations are from left, Lili Li, Mai Lau, Rebecca Carter and Sally Gillespie.

1. Chinese New Year

Posing happily at the Chinese New Year celebrations are from left, Lili Li, Mai Lau, Rebecca Carter and Sally Gillespie. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Some members of the Wei Hong Chinese Dance Group enjoying the celebrations. Included are from left, Danni Bones, Lili Li, Yue Deng and Xiuli Qu.

2. Chinese New Year

Some members of the Wei Hong Chinese Dance Group enjoying the celebrations. Included are from left, Danni Bones, Lili Li, Yue Deng and Xiuli Qu. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Looking colourful at the Chinese New Year celebrations are from left, Colin Wong, Hong Ho and Rebecca Carter.

3. Chinese New Year

Looking colourful at the Chinese New Year celebrations are from left, Colin Wong, Hong Ho and Rebecca Carter. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Looking happy at the Chinese New Year celebrations are from left, Stephen Lam and Mo and Tommy Lee.

4. Chinese New Year

Looking happy at the Chinese New Year celebrations are from left, Stephen Lam and Mo and Tommy Lee. Photo: TONY HENDRON