Running from Saturday 29 January to Sunday 13 February and with a packed programme of events delivering fun for the whole family, Edinburgh's Chinese New Year Festival is the largest celebration of its kind in Scotland. Boasting eye-catching outdoor entertainment, delicious treats, cultural insight and classes, it promises to be an unforgettable, truly 'roarsome' way to ring in the Year Of The Tiger.

The Year Of The Tiger officially begins on Tuesday 1 February and the festival's flagship Celebration Light Show will build up to that in spectacular style. Taking place over three consecutive nights from Sunday 30 January, it's free and open to all. Organised by the Asian Association of Culture Commerce and Education in Europe, it starts with Lion and Dragon Dances outside the Royal Mile's City Chambers. Tai Chi, martial arts and Chinese dancing performances will be followed by a parade up the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle. Animations and films will then be projected onto the castle itself, including the story of the Tiger in Chinese folklore and the astonishing Rhapsody on the Luo River Goddess which was shot underwater.

The Mound Chinese New Year Celebration takes place on the afternoon of Sunday 6 February and all are similarly welcome. Run by the Edinburgh Chinese Arts Association, it features festive lion dancing, Chinese New Year folk dance, folk music, Tai Chi, Chinese calligraphy and red envelopes full of tiger prices. For those looking to spoil themselves, the fabulous Flavours of Asia Afternoon Tea at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh is sure to delight. With the menu also available for delivery or to collect and enjoy in the comfort of your home, their specially tailored pastries, scones and finger sandwiches can be ordered now until Wednesday 9 February. Alternatively, Harvey Nichols Edinburgh are marking the Year Of The Tiger with a limited-edition Lunar New Year Cocktail Menu at their Fourth Floor Bar, which will be ready to sample from Tuesday 1 to Tuesday 15 February.

The art lovers amongst you will want to check out Sarah Kwan's East Meets West Series. The award-winning Edinburgh artist / illustrator explores the connections between British and Chinese culture in her playful, bright and decorative work, available to view all year round at The Red Door Gallery on Victoria Street. While the Eric Liddell Centre will be hosting a Five Animal Tai Chi Class, demonstrating the Five Animal Frolics which was developed by Hua Tuo, a legendary physician who drew inspiration from his observations of the animal kingdom.

Those unable to attend the festivities in person, or who are keen to get involved from afar have plenty of online options to get stuck into. If you want to know what to expect from 2022's Year Of The Tiger then Wei Gu's Year Of The Tiger Chinese New Year Talk on Tuesday 1 February will introduce you to the origins and history of this Chinese Zodiac. Master Liming Yue will be taking a Virtual Tai Chi Class on Saturday 29 and Monday 31 January, where participants can practice some Tiger moves. Although the class is free you will need to book tickets. History and music buffs will enjoy the Bilingual Tour of St Cecilia's Hall which has been translated into Mandarin and will premiere on the concert hall's YouTube channel on Tuesday 1 February.

Happy Year Of The Tiger is a family-friendly pair of one-hour online workshops running on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 February run by the Confucius Institute for Scotland, where you can learn fun facts about the Spring Festival, New Year's greetings, how to make dumplings and more. And the Rainbow Melodies Troupe from Tianjin University of Finance and Economics will be releasing a concert of their Chinese folk music inspired pieces on Monday 31 January in what promises to be a memorable evening.

If you're looking to learn Chinese then you'll want to check out this free tutor-led Chinese Language Taster Class on Sunday 30 January and Saturday 12 February, which will teach you enough expressions to impress your friends and family. Or why not Learn Chinese Through New Year Songs? Taking place online on Wednesday 2 and Friday 11 February this class is a novel way to get to grips with the Chinese language. If you'd prefer to practice your written skills instead then Calligraphy for Chinese New Year on Thursday 3 February will give you the opportunity to try your hand at this traditional artform and is open to complete beginners.

For full details of all these activities and events and many more, plus lots of special Chinese New Year offers, head to chinesenewyear.scot/chinese-new-year.