The Bristol and West of England China Bureau is holding a major celebration to usher in the Chinese Year of the Snake next month.

Councillor Andrew Varney, Lord Mayor of Bristol, will join leading figures from the city's business community at Wong’s Restaurant in Denmark Street for the Chinese New Year banquet on Wednesday, 26th February.

The bureau’s annual showpiece event is hosted by its chief executive Dianne Francombe, OBE, who said: “Our annual gala banquet brings together civic dignitaries, representatives of businesses and organisations engaging with China, students and others to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

“An evening of good food and conversation is guaranteed and we look forward to welcoming the Year of the Snake in style with our friends and colleagues.”

If you would like to find out more about the China Bureau or attend this event, email dianne@chinabureau.co.uk